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Jobtailor

Designer 4

Newport News, VA · On-site

Experience with design, research, project management and general problem solving related to submarine machinery, electrical and piping spaces * Proven history of resolving complex problems with ...

Orion Talent

Outside Machinist

Groton, CT · On-site

$23/hr

The Outside Machinists are responsible for all shipboard mechanical work that takes place in ... D242's work is primarily shipboard, internal and external to submarine hulls and limited ship work.

Delphinus Engineering

Submarine Mechanic

Norfolk, VA

$24 - $38/hr

Proficient in ability to install, overhaul, and repair US Naval submarine and ship machinery, mechanical systems, and components such as pumps, valves, launchers, and actuators as well as assisting ...

Elite

Machinist

Wanchese, NC · On-site

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

... submarines, and other marine vessels. This position requires expertise with machine tools ... precision instruments, and technical drawings to ensure the safe and efficient operation of ...

Elite

Machinist

Wanchese, NC · On-site

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

... submarines, and other marine vessels. This position requires expertise with machine tools ... precision instruments, and technical drawings to ensure the safe and efficient operation of ...

Elite

Machinist

Wanchese, NC · On-site

$20.50 - $28.25/hr

... submarines, and other marine vessels. This position requires expertise with machine tools ... precision instruments, and technical drawings to ensure the safe and efficient operation of ...

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Submarine Mechanic / Machinist - Entry Level

Groton, CT

General Dynamics Electric Boat
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$24.28 - $30.13/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 166 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 547 rated manufacturers

Job description

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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