Submarine Mechanic / Machinist - Entry Level

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📍 Groton, CT, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

Do you love to work on cars, motorcycles, or machines? Did you go to school for automotive technology, diesel technology, industrial maintenance, or similar? Do you want to learn more about being a mechanic? Do you have no experience as a mechanic but like to take things apart and put them back together? This role is for you!

 

Job Responsibilities:

Submarine mechanics, also known as  Outside Machinists, are responsible for all shipboard mechanical work that takes place in Electric Boat's Groton shipyard. Tasks include on-hull machining, installation of components like pumps, valves, weapons systems, communications systems, shafting and propulsion systems,  support testing of mechanical components, and much more. Use skills like blueprint reading,  precision measuring, fastening threaded fasteners, component layout, etc. all while complying to safety and quality standards. This work is primarily shipboard, internal and external to submarine hulls; off-site and radiological work also exists.

 

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Vacation and holidays
  • Shift Premium for 2nd and 3rd shift
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Commuter/Van Services
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
  • Hourly Rates from $24.28 - $30.13

 

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 Outside Machinist Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

 

Don't have any mechanical experience yet?

Apply today! As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training to teach you how to excel as an Outside Machinist. In collaboration with the State of Connecticut, Electric Boat offers pre-employment training* (EWIB) to get you started on learning the fundamentals of the trade.

 

To register for EWIB: https://mpiapplication.ewib.org

 

Support Services that EWIB provides: 

  • Attendance Stipends
  • Transportation Assistance
    • Mileage Reimbursement (IRS Rate)
    • Car Based Solutions (car repairs, registration, auto insurance)
    • Organizing Uber or Taxi rides
  • Childcare assistance
  • Clothing or boots
  • Rent, Utilities, Technology, and other supports

*Not required for current Electric Boat Employees

 

Hired employees will be titled "Outside Machinist"

Qualifications

Required: 

  • Must have a High School Diploma, GED, 2+ years of relevant technical experience or be a current High School Senior 
  • 0-5 years of relevant experience
  • Must be available for all shifts
  • Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program, if applicable (will be determined after interview)
  • Must be a US Citizen

Preferred: 

  • Graduates from technical programs for mechanical trades

Skills

  • Willing to learn
  • Collaboration
  • Blueprint reading
  • Precision measurement

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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