About this opportunity
General Dynamics Electric Boat lists this Welder - Skilled opportunity in groton, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
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 Welding Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.
Welding at Electric Boat is performed on a wide variety of materials, using an ever growing number of welding processes. Qualification is required for each process, as welders participate in continuous training in new and traditional welding processes using both conventional and state of the art equipment.
Duties include:
Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld guages
Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
Additional tasks as assigned
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 $32.46 - $41.64
Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience
5+ years of relevant welding experience
Preferred:
Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs, Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive experience
Candidates who have successfully completed the CT Department of Labor Eastern Workforce Investment Board Training Program
Knowledge and experience in Pipe Welding
Current or recent Electric Boat welding contractor experience
Skills
Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat
Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
Willing to accept road jobs assignments
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet
Worksite address
groton, CT, 06340, US
Who can apply
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