Shipfitter Entry Level & Semi-Skilled
About The Position
Electric Boat is seeking entry-level and semi-skilled candidates to learn and grow in its Shipfitting Department amid a period of significant growth. The company designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy and emphasizes excellence and a safe, healthy workplace. Shipfitters work with various metals and interpret construction drawings using basic mathematics. Tasks include laying out, fabricating, assembling, and installing foundations, structures, components, and deck packages. The role involves developing working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up and weld symbols, as well as burning and grinding operations. Work is performed using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures. Assignments may involve restricted or confined spaces, Radiological areas, and work in various environmental conditions. Candidates must be available to train and work on any shift, accept road job assignments, provide their own basic hand tools, and obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED, current high school senior status, or at least 2 years of relevant technical experience.
- 0–5 years of relevant experience.
- Must be available to train and work on any shift and work all shifts and environments, including Radiological areas of the boat.
- Willingness to accept road job assignments.
- Must possess own basic hand tools.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including climbing, crawling, lifting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational, technical, or community college education, or participation in an apprentice program.
- Knowledge of fitting, fairing, and shaping steel pieces, hull sections, bulkheads, and equipment foundations.
- Ability to interpret structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents, and diagrams.
Responsibilities
- Interpret construction and structural drawings using basic mathematics.
- Perform layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, components, and deck packages.
- Develop and apply knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up and weld symbols.
- Perform burning and grinding operations.
- Use company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures to complete work assignments.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Shift premium.
- Health and wellness programs, including an onsite wellness facility, pharmacy, and physical therapy.
- Commuter and 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
