Welder Semi-Skilled Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Welder Semi-Skilled General Dynamics Electric Boat 401(k), mileage reimbursement United States, Connecticut, Groton Jun 16, 2025 Welder Semi-Skilled Requisition

ID 2025-15144

Location US-CT-Groton Seat Location EB Groton Shipyard Trade Manufacturing Support/Trades Shift 1st, 2nd, 3rd Security Clearance Required Secret Number of Openings 60 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. Interested in learning a new trade, but don’t have any 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 a Welder. 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•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 including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy
Commuter/Van Services
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Hourly Rates from $23.12 – $28.70

Qualifications Required:

Must have a High School Diploma, GED, be a current High School Senior, OR have 2+ years of related technical experience
0-5 years of relevant experience to this job description
Must be available to work any shift

Preferred:

Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs, Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive experience
Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program
Knowledge and experience in Pipe Welding Skills Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat
Willing to accept road jobs assignments
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools 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 Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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