Structural MT Grinder Entry Level & Semi-Skilled
About The Position
Electric Boat is seeking entry-level and semi-skilled candidates to learn and grow in its Grinder Department as the company builds nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. Training will be provided to help candidates develop the skills needed to work as a Grinder. The role involves working with various metals and pipes to form them within tight tolerances. Grinders use pneumatic grinding tools to prepare steel and alloy structures and pipes for welding and to finish welds. Tasks include removing paint, creating edge bevels on steel, cleaning jagged edges, grinding welds flush, and cutting and beveling pipes of various diameters.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED, current High School Senior status, or 2+ years of relevant technical experience.
- 0–5 years of relevant experience for this job description.
- Must be available to work any shift.
- Able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, drawings, and diagrams.
- Able to work all shifts and in all environments, including Radiological areas of the boat.
- Capable of qualifying as a Radiological worker.
- Willing to accept road job assignments.
- Willing to obtain elevated NDT qualifications, including Limited Magnetic Particle Inspection and Visual Inspection.
- Willing to learn to grind pipe.
- Able to meet the listed physical demands, including climbing, crawling, lifting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical college experience.
- Apprentice program experience.
- Military experience.
- Shipbuilding experience.
- Manufacturing experience.
- Automotive experience.
Responsibilities
- Use pneumatic grinding tools to prepare steel and alloy structures and pipes for welding and to finish welds.
- Remove paint and create edge bevels on steel.
- Clean jagged edges and grind welds flush.
- Cut and bevel pipes of various diameters.
- Interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, drawings, and diagrams.
- Work in Radiological areas of the boat and qualify as a Radiological worker.
- Accept road job assignments.
- Pursue elevated NDT qualifications, including Limited Magnetic Particle Inspection and Visual Inspection.
- Learn to grind pipe.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401K plan.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Shift premium.
- Health and wellness programs, including an onsite wellness facility, pharmacy, and physical therapy.
- Commuter/van services.
- 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
