Outside Electrician - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 43,545 - 56,674; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking Outside Electricians to install and maintain electrical components for nuclear-powered submarines.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and significant experience in a relevant field. Benefits include medical coverage, a 401K plan, and competitive hourly rates ranging from $31.61 to $41.14.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Must be available for all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Install wireways supporting cables in submarines.
• Install cables and electrical components in submarines.
• Install, tag out, and test ship's lighting.
• Hook up cables to electrical components according to NAVSEA methods.
• Groom electrical components and provide documentation for inspections.
• Learn power and data/signal cable splicing.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years related technical experience

5+ years of relevant experience

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Install wireways supporting cables in submarines.
• Install cables and electrical components (nuclear and non-nuclear) ranging from large power distribution 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 NAVSEA methods and procedures, such as hardwire and connectionization.
• Groom electrical components for a variety of inspections, and provide documentation for every job performed. Mechanics are provided with skills, including vulcanization of ship's cables and the installation and maintenance of shipboard temporary services.
• Applicants will be tasked to learn power and data/signal cable splicing.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $31.61 - $41.14

Required Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be available for all shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice programs, Military, Shipbuilding, and Manufacturing experience.
• Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program.

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