Outside Electrician – Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

Overview

Job Responsibilities:

The Outside Electrician is responsible for: 

• Install wireways supporting cables in submarines. Install cables and electrical components (nuclear and non-nuclear) ranging from large power distribution switchboards to telephones (also includes control, power, electronics, and weapon systems).
• Install, tag out, and test ship's lighting.  
• Hook up cables to electrical components in accordance with NAVSEA methods and procedures, such as hardwire and connecterization.
• Groom electrical components for a variety of inspections, and also responsible for providing documentation for every job performed. Mechanics are provided skills, including Vulcanization of ship's cables and the installation and maintenance of shipboard temporary services.
• Applicants will be tasked to learn power and data/signal cable splicing.

**Candidates should be prepared to be assigned to any of the three shifts.**

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Ride share Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $24.28 - $30.13

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 Outside Electricians Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, have 2+ years of related technical experience or be a current High School Senior
• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Must be available for all shifts.
• Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program if applicable

Preferred: 

• Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice programs, Military, Shipbuilding, and Manufacturing experience

Skills

• Ability to read schematics
• Ability to read blueprints
• Familiarity/experience with basic tools
• Experience with multimeters
• Positive attitude/eager to learn

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