General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Marine Mechanic - Outside Machinist

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Full-timeGroton, CT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED, or at least two years of relevant technical experience.
Must have at least five years of relevant experience.
Must be available to work all shifts.
Must have mechanical ability.
Must be able to read blueprints and schematics.
Must be proficient with hand and power tools.
Must have problem-solving skills.
Must have critical-thinking skills.
Must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including climbing, crawling, lifting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
Must be able to work in the listed environments, including exposure to acids or alkalis, cold, dry or dusty conditions, fumes, heat, indoor and outdoor work, noise, oily conditions, and wet conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform shipboard mechanical work at the Groton shipyard, primarily inside and outside submarine hulls, as well as limited work on other ships.
Perform on-hull machining and component installation.
Support testing of mechanical components.
Lay out weldments and perform work involving shafting, propulsion plant installations, pumps, valves, weapons systems, and communication systems.
Complete certification paperwork associated with mechanical installations.
Perform off-site and radiological work as required.

Desired Qualifications

Nuclear or radiological work experience is preferred.
Graduation from a technical program for mechanical trades is preferred.

Overview

Marine Mechanic (Outside Machinist)

*Hired employees will be titled "Outside Machinist"

The Outside Machinists are responsible for all shipboard mechanical work that takes place in Electric Boat's Groton shipyard. Tasks include on-hull machining, component installation, support testing of mechanical components, lay-out of weldments, shafting, propulsion plant installations, pumps, valving, weapons and communication systems. Diligent execution of all certification paperwork associated with mechanical installations is critical aspect of our work. D242's work is primarily shipboard, internal and external to submarine hulls and limited ship work. Off-site and radiological work also exists.

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 $33.19- $43.20

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

Qualifications

Required:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years relevant technical experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Must be available for all shifts.

Preferred:

Significant emphasis will be provided to applicants with nuclear and/or radiological work experience and those who have graduated from technical programs for mechanical trades.

Skills

Mechanical ability
Ability to read blueprints/schematics
Proficiency with hand and power tools
Problem solving skills
Critical thinking skills

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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