Structural MT Grinder Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift premium

Wellness programs including Onsite gym

Commuter/Van services

Safety boot reimbursement

Onsite Wellness Facility

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT is seeking grinders in our Grinder Department to work with metal and pipe to tight tolerances as we build advanced submarines. You will prepare surfaces, remove paint, bevel edges, grind welds flush, and prep parts for welding.

The role requires the ability to work any shift and to undertake radiological safety training as needed. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K plus paid time off.

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel and alloy structures by grinding, cleaning, and beveling.
• Remove paint, bevel steel edges, grind welds flush, and bevel pipes.
• Use pneumatic grinding tools to finish welds and shape pipe sections.
• Maintain radiological safety competencies and be willing to travel to job sites.

Skills

Interpret manuals

Shift work

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn grinding

Education

High School Diploma or 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 Grinder Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Interested in learning a new trade?

Working with various metals and pipes to be formed within a high degree of tolerances as a Grinder uses a variety of pneumatic grinding tools to prepare a wide range of steel and alloy structures and pipe for welding and to finish welds. Grinding preparations include removal of paint, edge bevels on steel, clean jagged edges, grind welds flush and cut and bevel various diameter pipes.

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


• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program


• Hourly Rates from $24.28 - $30.13

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 work any shift

Preferred:

• Vocational, technical colleges, apprentice programs, Military, shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive experience

Skills

Candidate must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, drawings and diagrams. Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat. Capable of qualifying as a Radiological worker. Willing to accept road job assignments. Willing to obtain elevated NDT qualifications, Limited Magnetic Particle Inspection, Visual Inspection etc. Willing to learn to grind pipe.

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