General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Carpenter – Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

Carpentry & Interior FinishingPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeGroton, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED, or at least two years of technical experience.
Zero to five years of relevant experience.
Availability to work all shifts.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Possession of basic hand tools.
Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, and diagrams, and perform basic layout functions.
Ability to safely use pneumatic and electrical power tools to cut, modify, and install materials.
Ability to work in elevated platforms and confined spaces.
Willingness to take road jobs.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including climbing, crawling, lifting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
Ability to work in the listed environmental conditions, including exposure to acids or alkalis, temperature extremes, dust, fumes, noise, oil, and wet or dry conditions.

Responsibilities

Install thermal and acoustic insulation; manufacture and install keel blocks; install lead, damping materials, and deck tile throughout submarine compartments and spaces; and provide linesman services for the shipyard.
Construct staging and establish and lay out ship reference points.
Support the moving and launching of submarines.
Use blueprints, layout, and measurement skills to perform submarine-construction work.

Desired Qualifications

Six months of relevant experience.
Experience from vocational or technical colleges, apprentice programs, the military, shipbuilding, manufacturing, or automotive work.

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

Job Responsibilities:

Carpenters are responsible for:

Carpenters install thermal and acoustic insulation, manufacture and install keel blocks, install lead, damping materials, deck tile throughout many compartments and spaces on the submarine and provide linesman services for the shipyard
They construct staging, establish and layout ship's reference points and support the moving and launching of the submarine.
Work conditions may include elevated platforms and confined spaces.
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools.
Carpenters use blueprints, layout, and measurement skills to perform many jobs in submarine construction.
They must be able to safely use a variety of pneumatic and electrical power tools necessary to cut, modify, and install materials.

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 $24.28 - $30.13

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED or 2+ years technical experience
0-5 years of relevant experience
Must be available for all shifts
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred:

6 months of relevant experience
Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice programs, Military, shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive experience

Skills

Must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions.
Willing to take road jobs and the ability to work all shifts.

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

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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