Sheetmetal Worker Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; 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

Hourly Rates from $24.28 - $30.13

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Sheetmetal Worker in our Connecticut shipyard to interpret drawings, lay out, fabricate, assemble and install light gauge metalwork including ductwork and cabinetry for nuclear powered submarines. You will work from company drawings and procedures, with potential entry into confined spaces, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent technical experience (0–5 years) and the ability to

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED, or be a current high school senior with relevant experience.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience to this job description.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability.
• Layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of light gauge metalwork (air-conditioned ductwork, lockers, cabinets, bulkheads, doors, furniture, Formica).
• Work with drawings, test documents, technical manuals and shipyard procedures.
• Enter confined spaces as required by work assignments.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Road job assignments

DOD secret clearance

Own basic hand tools

Color vision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2+ years of relevant technical experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

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 Sheetmetal Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

With more than a century of experience, Electric Boat has established standards of excellence in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the U.S. Navy while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. A Sheetmetal Worker is required to interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability. Job tasks include layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of all light gage metalwork which includes air-conditioned ductwork, lockers, cabinets, prefabricated bulkheads, doors, furniture and Formica. Work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, shipyard procedures and shop machinery. Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces.

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 $24.28 - $30.13

Required

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED, be a current High School Senior OR 2+ years of relevant technical experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience to this job description

Preferred

• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Previous metal fabrication experience
• Military shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and Automotive industry experience

Skills

• Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat
• Willing to accept road job assignments
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance

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