Welder - Skilled

General Dynamics Corporation; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Shift premium

Wellness programs

Commuter/Van services

Tuition reimbursement

Safety boot reimbursement

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, CT is seeking a SkIlled Welder to join our Welding Department. The role involves welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW on submarine construction, with ongoing qualification and training for new processes.

The candidate must be able to work in all shifts and environments, and bring at least 5 years of welding experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401K, paid vacation/holidays, shift premium,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW.
• Read weld symbols, technique sheets and work packages.
• Use pneumatic tools and perform pre-heat and gouging tasks.
• Work across shifts and in various environments including radiological areas.

Skills

GMAW

SMAW

Welding

Reading weld symbols

Tool handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Welder - Skilled

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-17304

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 75

Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades

EB Groton Shipyard

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
• Commuter/Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $32.46 - $41.64

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat
• Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Willing to accept road jobs assignments
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs, Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive experience
• Candidates who have successfully completed the CT Department of Labor Eastern Workforce Investment Board Training Program
• Knowledge and experience in Pipe Welding

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.