Shipfitter 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 including

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking a Shipfitter in New London, CT to interpret construction drawings and perform layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, components and deck packages.

Ability to work on any shift and develop knowledge of weld symbols is required. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED (or 2+ years relevant experience) and be prepared for work in various environments, including restricted spaces, with on-site safety

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, components and deck packages.
• Develop working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations.
• Interpret construction drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures.

Skills

Basic math

Read drawings

Shift flexible

Clearance: DoD secret

Hand tools use

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

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 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

Required

Qualifications

• 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

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, 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