Shipfitter Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

401K Plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Shift premium

Wellness program & onsite facility

Descripción de la vacante

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking an entry-level/semi-skilled shipfitter. The role involves layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, and deck packages for submarines. You will interpret drawings, work with weld symbols, and may enter restricted spaces.

A DOD secret clearance is required. The position offers full-time hours with competitive hourly pay and benefits, including tuition and boot reimbursement, and opportunities to grow within

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; current HS senior acceptable.
• 2+ years of relevant technical experience preferred.
• Able to train and work on any shift; good manual dexterity and willingness to learn.

Responsabilidades

• Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments including Radiological areas.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Fitting & shaping steel

Hull sections & bulkheads

Equipment foundations

Interpreting structural drawings

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years relevant technical experience

Herramientas

Basic hand tools

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities for this Position

Shipfitter Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-22457

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 200

Category: Building Trades

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

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 Shipfitting 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 US Navy while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Working with various metals, a Shipfitter is required to interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability. Job tasks include layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, components and deck packages. Individuals need to develop a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations. Work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures. 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 including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy
• Commuter/Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $24.28 - $30.13

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Required

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED or be a current High School Senior OR 2+ years of relevant technical experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience to this job description
• Must be available to train and work on any shift

Preferred

• Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Knowledge in fitting, fairing and shaping steel pieces, hull sections, bulkheads and equipment foundations
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.