Pipefitter Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in submarine construction is seeking individuals for their Pipefitting Department. This role involves fabricating and installing piping systems, ensuring compliance with procedures, and maintaining various systems. Training is available for those eager to learn. Competitive hourly rates and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services

Safety Boot Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in Pipefitting, Automotive, Construction, or Mechanical fields.
• Vocational or Technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install piping systems for various ship's liquids and gases.
• Maintain systems like hydraulic and low/high-pressure steam.
• Prepare systems for inspections.

Skills

Technical Manual Interpretation

Willingness to Work Shifts

Nuclear Pipefitter Training

Use of Hand Tools

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear-powered submarines for the US Navy. We are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and are seeking individuals eager to learn and grow within our Pipefitting Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Pipefitter Duties Include:

• Fabricating and installing piping systems that carry the ship's liquids and gases at various pressures.
• Fabrication and installation of Standard Hangers, Shock Mounted, and Resilient Hangers, ensuring compliance with written procedures for support and noise control.
• Applying measurement, fit-up, bending, and installation skills to meet tight tolerances.
• Performing pipe fit-up involving welded joints, silver brazed joints, or mechanically fastened joints.
• Working with piping of all sizes, from very small tubing to large diameters.
• Maintaining systems such as hydraulic, lube oil, low-pressure air, low and high-pressure steam, seawater, chilled water, and potable water.
• Preparing systems for inspections by Company, Navy, and Government.
• Using freeze seals to effect repairs in operational piping.
• Working conditions may include entry into restricted and confined spaces.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs, including onsite wellness facilities, pharmacy, and physical therapy
• Commuter/Van Services
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Hourly Rates from $21.35 to $25.51

Training and Entry Requirements:

Interested in learning a new trade but lack experience? We offer training to help you excel as a Pipefitter. In collaboration with the State of Connecticut, Electric Boat provides pre-employment training through EWIB to teach the fundamentals of the trade.

To register for EWIB, visit: https://mpiapplication.ewib.org

Support Services Provided by EWIB:

• Attendance stipends
• Transportation assistance, including IRS mileage reimbursement, car repairs, registration, auto insurance, and Uber or taxi rides
• Childcare support
• Clothing or boots
• Financial support for rent, utilities, technology, and more

Note: Support services are not required for current Electric Boat employees.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED, current High School Senior, or 2+ years of relevant technical experience
• 0-5 years of experience in Pipefitting, Automotive, Construction, or Mechanical fields

Preferred:

• Vocational, Technical, or Community College training or apprenticeship programs
• Completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative
• Experience in military shipbuilding, manufacturing, shipyard, or automotive sectors

Skills

• Ability to interpret technical manuals, procedures, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
• Willingness to work all shifts and environments, including radiological areas
• Willing to accept road assignments
• Ability to pass Nuclear Pipefitter training
• Own hand tools are required

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, color vision, crawling, heavy, light, and medium lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, twisting

Environmental Attributes

Exposure to acids or alkalis, cold, dry, dusty, fumes, hot, inside, noise, oily, outside conditions