Outside Electrician - Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Ride share Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Hourly Rates from $23.12 - $28.70

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Outside Electrician in Groton, CT to install wireways and electrical components across submarine systems, including power, control, and communications. You will test and document work, while wiring ships per NAVSEA procedures and standards.

The role requires basic tool familiarity, ability to read schematics and blueprints, and a willingness to learn power and data cable splicing. Shift availability is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years of related technical experience or current High School Senior.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience; must be available for all shifts.
• EWIB Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Install wireways and cables, electrical components, and systems on submarines.
• Install, tag out, and test ship's lighting.
• Hook up cables to electrical components per NAVSEA methods and procedures.
• Document work and maintain electrical components for inspections.

Skills

Read schematics

Read blueprints

Basic tools familiarity

Multimeters

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current High School Senior

Tools

Multimeters

Basic tools

Job description

Overview

Job Responsibilities:

The Outside Electrician is responsible for:

• Install wireways supporting cables in submarines. Install cables and electrical components (nuclear and non-nuclear) ranging from large powerdistribution switchboards to telephones (also includes control, power,electronics, and weapon systems).
• Install, tag out, and test ship's lighting.
• Hook up cables to electrical components in accordance with NAVSEAmethods and procedures, such as hardwire and connecterization.
• Groom electrical components for a variety of inspections, and also responsible for providing documentation for every job performed. Mechanics are provided skills, including Vulcanization of ship's cables and the installation and maintenance of shipboard temporary services.
• Applicants will be tasked tolearn power and data/signal cable splicing.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Ride share Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $23.12 - $28.70

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear powered submarines for the US Navy and we are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth! We are looking for people who want to learn and grow within our Outside Electricians Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Interested in learning a new trade, but don't have any experience yet?

Support Services that EWIB provides:

• Attendance Stipends
• Transportation Assistance
  • Mileage Reimbursement (IRS Rate)
  • Car Based Solutions (car repairs, registration, auto insurance)
  • Organizing Uber or Taxi rides
• Childcare assistance
• Clothing or boots
• Rent, Utilities, Technology, and other supports

***Not required for current Electric Boat Employees***

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, have 2+ years of related technical experience or be a current High School Senior
• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Must be available for all shifts.
• Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program if applicable

Preferred:

• Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice programs, Military, Shipbuilding, and Manufacturing experience

Skills

• Ability to read schematics
• Ability to read blueprints
• Familiarity/experience with basic tools
• Experience with multimeters
• Positive attitude/eager to learn

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet