General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Shipfitter Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGroton, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma/GED, be a current high school senior, or have 2+ years of relevant technical experience.
Must have 0–5 years of experience relevant to the job description.
Must be available to train and work on any shift.
Must be able to work all shifts, in all environments, and in radiological areas of the boat.
Must be willing to accept road job assignments.
Must possess basic hand tools.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.
Must be capable of climbing, crawling, heavy and light lifting, kneeling, medium lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
Must be able to work in environments involving acids or alkalis, cold, dry or dusty conditions, fumes, heat, indoor and outdoor settings, noise, oily conditions, and wet conditions.

Responsibilities

Interpret construction drawings using basic mathematical ability.
Perform layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, components, and deck packages.
Develop working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up and weld symbols, burning, and grinding operations.
Complete work assignments using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures.
Work with various metals; assignments may require entry into restricted or confined spaces.

Desired Qualifications

Additional preference is given to candidates with education or training from vocational, technical, or community colleges, or apprentice programs.
Knowledge of fitting, fairing, and shaping steel pieces, hull sections, bulkheads, and equipment foundations.
Ability to interpret structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents, and diagrams.

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

With more than a century of experience, Electric Boat has established standards of excellence in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the US Navy while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Working with various metals, a Shipfitter is required to interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability. Job tasks include layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, components and deck packages. Individuals need to develop a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations. Work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures. Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces.

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 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 train and work on any shift

Preferred:

Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Knowledge in fitting, fairing and shaping steel pieces, hull sections, bulkheads and equipment foundations
Ability to interpret structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams

Skills

Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat
Willing to accept road job assignments
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance

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

About the Company

General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

General Dynamics builds warships, nuclear submarines, combat vehicles, and munitions for the U.S. military and allied governments, plus Gulfstream business jets for corporations and private owners. Gulfstream designs large, long-range jets and maintains them through its own service centers and completion shops. A separate technologies arm runs IT, cybersecurity, and command-and-control systems for defense and federal civilian agencies. The company earns its money from multiyear government contracts for ships, vehicles, and services, and the rest from selling and servicing jets. General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1952

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