Lead Bonder Entry Level & Semi-Skilled
About The Position
Electric Boat is seeking individuals to join their Lead Bonder Department during a period of significant growth. This role offers the opportunity to learn a new trade and build advanced submarines. The position involves working with lead and other metals, interpreting construction drawings, and performing tasks such as layout, cutting, assembly, and installation of lead panels. This includes caulking panels into place using a pneumatic process. Designated lead workers/heavy metal employees must undergo a yearly physical and blood work, and be capable of becoming and maintaining qualification as a radiation worker. Individuals will be required to lift up to 40 lbs. for installation and manufacturing tasks. Showering and changing into non-contaminated clothing on-site is mandatory for lead working tasks. The role requires developing a working knowledge of structural fit-up/weld symbols, burning, and grinding operations. Work will be guided by company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED, or be a current High School Senior, OR have 2+ years of relevant technical experience.
- 0-5 years of experience relevant to this job description.
- Ability to work all shifts and in all environments, including radiological areas of the boat.
- Possession of basic hand tools.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational, Technical, and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs.
- Previous metal fabrication experience.
- Military shipbuilding, manufacturing, and automotive industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Interpret construction drawings with basic mathematical ability.
- Perform layout, cutting, assembly, and installation of lead panels inside lead bays.
- Caulk lead panels into place using a pneumatic process.
- Become and maintain qualification as a radiation worker.
- Lift up to 40 lbs. to support installation and manufacturing tasks.
- Develop a working knowledge of structural fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations.
- Utilize company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures for work assignments.
- Follow all safety procedures, lead compliance plan, and technical work documents.
- Accept road job assignments.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
