Skilled Welding Machine Repair Mechanic

Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Boat, a leader in nuclear-powered submarine design and construction, seeks a dedicated welding technician. You will be crucial in maintaining advanced welding equipment, ensuring safety and precision in a high-demand environment. Ideal candidates will have significant repair experience and a strong commitment to safety.

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of repair and maintenance experience of all manual, semi-automatic, and automatic welding equipment.
• Security clearance to enter all areas of the shipyard (CIA) is required.
• Ability to work until the end of the normal scheduled shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repair and maintenance of all manual, semi-automatic, and automatic welding equipment.
• Includes repair of oxygen/propane and oxy/acetylene burning equipment.
• Work may involve confined spaces and heavy lifting.

Skills

Repair and maintenance of manual welding equipment

Repair and maintenance of semi-automatic welding equipment

Repair and maintenance of automatic welding equipment

Distinguishing between colors

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years of related technical experience

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

• Responsible for repair and maintenance of all manual, semi-automatic, and automatic welding equipment:
• Repair and maintenance of all oxygen/propane, oxygen/acetylene burning, preheat, and related equipment
• Repair and maintenance of all mold in place equipment
• Repair and maintenance of magna drills, boring bars and related equipment
• Repair and maintenance of hydraulic jacks, pumps, and associated equipment
• Work conditions may include confined spaces
• Security clearance to enter all areas of the shipyard (CIA) is required
• Must be able to work until the end of the normal scheduled shift hours
• Must have the ability to distinguish between colors for the purpose of performing the job

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

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma, GED OR have 2+ years of related technical experience
• 5+ years of repair and maintenance experience of all manual, semi-automatic, and automatic welding equipment
• Security clearance to enter all areas of the shipyard (CIA) is required
• Must be able to work until the end of the normal scheduled shift hours
• Must have the ability to distinguish between colors for the purpose of performing the job

Preferred:

• 1+ years of PC background experience in parts and equipment ordering and tool tracking issues/collection

Physical QualificationsClimbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental AttributesAcids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet