Shipfitter: Structural Fabrication & Assembly Expert

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Wellness programs and onsite facility

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition reimbursement

Safety boot reimbursement

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking a Shipfitter in Groton, CT to interpret drawings and perform layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures and deck packages. The role requires reading structural drawings and applying weld joint fit-up, burning and grinding operations.

Qualified candidates will have a High school diploma or GED (or 2+ years related technical experience) and 5+ years in shipfitting. Training and work on any shift is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, components and deck packages.
• Interpret construction drawings with basic mathematical ability.
• Develop working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations.
• Work with company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures.
• Occasionally work in restricted/confined spaces.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Basic hand tools

DOD secret clearance

Road job assignments

Radiological areas

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. is seeking a Shipfitter in Groton, CT to interpret drawings and perform layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures and deck packages. The role requires reading structural drawings and applying weld joint fit-up, burning and grinding operations.

Qualified candidates will have a High school diploma or GED (or 2+ years related technical experience) and 5+ years in shipfitting. Training and work on any shift is required.