Welder Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

401K Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Shift premium

Wellness facility onsite

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition reimbursement program

Safety boot reimbursement

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT, invites qualified welders to join our team building nuclear-powered submarines. You will perform welding tasks across various materials using GMAW and SMAW, interpreting drawings, welding procedures, and work packages.

The role requires high school education or equivalent, up to 5 years of related experience, and flexibility to work all shifts. Benefits include medical, dental, 401K, paid time off, and tuition/boot reimbursements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or be a current HS senior, or have 2+ years of related technical experience.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience to this job description.
• Must be available to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction.
• Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
• Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging and verifying weld size using weld gauges.
• Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Hand tools

Welding symbols

Reading drawings

Pipe welding

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

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.

Welding at Electric Boat is performed on a wide variety of materials, using an ever growing number of welding processes. Qualification is required for each process, as welders participate in continuous training in new and traditional welding processes using both conventional and state of the art equipment.

Duties include:

• Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
• Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
• Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld guages
• Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
• Additional tasks as assigned

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 $24.28 - $30.13

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, be a current High School Senior, OR have 2+ years of related technical experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience to this job description
• Must be available to work any shift

Preferred:

• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs, Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive experience
• Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Knowledge and experience in Pipe Welding

Skills

• Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat
• Willing to accept road jobs assignments
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Color Vision
• 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