Shipfitter - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Connecticut; On-site; USD 45,722 - 59,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Connecticut is seeking candidates for its Shipfitting Department, where individuals will engage in the advanced construction of nuclear submarines. Applicants should have significant shipfitting experience and be prepared to handle various responsibilities, including layout, assembly, and compliance with safety standards.

The role demands a high school diploma and 5+ years in shipfitting, with benefits that include healthcare, a 401K plan, and a competitive hourly pay ranging from $33.19 to $43.20.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipfitting is mandatory with a minimum of 5 years.
• Valid DOD secret clearance is necessary.
• Ability to work in varying physical environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret construction drawings and perform layout and fabrication.
• Assembly of structures, components, and deck packages.
• Engage in burning and grinding operations as required.

Skills

Ability to work in Radiological areas

Possess basic hand tools

Available for all shifts

Willingness to accept road job assignments

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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 $33.19 - $43.20

Required

• High school diploma/GED or 2+ years of related technical experience
• 5+ years of shipfitting related experience
• Must be available to train and work on any shift

Qualifications

• 5+ years of shipfitting related experience

Preferred

• Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program
• 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