Welder - 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 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