Pipefitter Skilled - General Dynamics Electric Boat

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 Pipefitting Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

 

• Pipefitters fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at the various pressures
• Apply measurment, fit-up bending and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances
• Pipe fit-up may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastned joints
• Able to work with very small tubing to very large diameter piping
• Systems include hydraulic, lube oil, and low pressure air, and low and high pressure steam, sea water, chilled water and potable water
• Groom systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections
• Use freeze seals of piping in operational mode to effect repairs
• Work conditions may include entry into restricted and confined spaces

 

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 $26.51 - $36.93/hr

Qualifications

Required: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of relevant Pipefitting or related Mechanical experience

Preferred: 

• Completion of Vocational, Technical and/or Community Colleges or Apprentice program
• Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing or shipyard experience
• Successful completion the CT Department of Labor Eastern Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Training Program

Skills

• Must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, Blueprints, test documents, diagrams
• Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as in Radiological areas of the boat
• Willing to accept Road Assignments
• Must be able to receive and Maintain Nuclear Qualifications
• Individuals will be required to possess their own basic hand tools

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

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