Sheetmetal Worker - Skilled

Overview

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

 

With more than a century of experience, Electric Boat has established standards of excellence in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the U.S. Navy while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.  A Sheetmetal Worker is required to interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability.  Job tasks include layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of all light gage metalwork which includes air-conditioned ductwork, lockers, cabinets, prefabricated bulkheads, doors, furniture and Formica.  Work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, shipyard procedures and shop machinery.  Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces.

 

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 - $43.61

Qualifications

Required: 

• High School diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience
• 5+ years of relevant sheetmetal fabrication experience

Preferred: 

• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program
• Previous metal fabrication experience
• Military shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and Automotive industry experience

Skills

• Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat
• Willing to accept road job assignments
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance

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