2026 Recent High School Grads - Entry Level Trades Opportunities - Groton

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Attention Class of 2026 High School Grads!!! Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you ready to start a career with training and growth opportunities? Did you miss the opportunity to interview at your school, but are still interested in trade opportunities at Electric Boat? Now's your chance! 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 with the company as we continue to build the most advanced submarines. Pre-employment training is provided by Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) for these positions.

Requirements

Must be a high school senior and graduating by August of 2026
Must be a US Citizen
Available to train and work on any shift
Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and in extreme weather conditions as required
Possess your own basic hand tools
Ability to work successfully in a production/construction environment
Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment
Ability to communicate effectively with supervision and peers

Nice To Haves

Vocational HS

Responsibilities

Works on the submarine doing assembly and shipboard mechanical work that takes place in the shipyard
Responsible for building staging, platforms, and scaffolding for other trades to be able to work in and around the boat.
Preserves the hull and components by sealing the submarines with chemicals and paints to prevent corrosion and protect against the accumulation of marine life.
Responsible for laying out and fabricating metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, frames, foundations, etc. Align and tracks weld's structural parts
Working with various metals and pipes to be formed within a high degree of precision
Metal carpenters for the boat. Job tasks include layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of all light gauge metalwork which includes air-conditioned ductwork, lockers, cabinets, prefabricated bulkheads, doors, furniture and Formica.