Submarine Insulation Installer - Experienced

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 45,722 - 60,077; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Submarine Insulation Installer to work within our Lagging Department. The role involves handling materials such as fiberglass and providing thermal and acoustic insulation treatments on submarines.

Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have at least 5 years of pipecovering experience. This position may require working in confined spaces and obtaining a US Department of Defense SECRET Clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant pipecovering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide anti-sweat, personnel protection, thermal and acoustic insulation treatments.
• Interpret drawings and insulation schedules.
• Work in Radiological areas and confined spaces.

Skills

Fiberglass handling

Technical manual interpretation

Blueprint interpretation

Working in confined spaces

Ability to work overtime

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Relevant technical experience

Tools

Basic 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 Lagging Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

• Submarine Insulation Installers work with fiberglass, calcium silicate, PVC Nitrile rubber, barium sulfate, and all standard lagging coverings and provide anti-sweat, personnel protection, thermal and acoustic insulation treatments on all piping systems and major shipboard components as required by plan
• Uses chicken wire and high temperature cement to provide a hard covering on some insulation materials and sews various coverings on other treatments
• Able to interpret drawings and insulation schedules as necessary to complete assigned work
• Work conditions may include entry into restricted and confined spaces
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
• Must be willing to work road assignments and work in Radiological areas of the boat
• Must be able to work all shifts
• Must be available to work overtime assignments as required
• Will be required to possess your own basic hand tools
• Must be able to obtain and maintain as US Dept. of Defense SECRET Clearance

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 - $43.61

Qualifications

Required

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years of relevant technical experience
• 5+ years of relevant pipecovering experience

Preferred

• High School Diploma/GED
• Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing, or shipyard experience

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• Crawling
• Heavy Lifting
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Medium Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Cold
• Dry
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Outside
• Wet