Overview:
Attention Class of 2026 High School Grads!!!
Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you ready to start a career with training and growth opportunities? Did you miss the opportunity to interview at your school, but are still interested in trade opportunities at Electric Boat? Now's your chance!
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 with the company as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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401K Plan
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Paid Vacation, Paid Sick & Holidays
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7% Shift Premium
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Commuter/Van Services
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Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Apprenticeship Program
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Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
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Training
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Minimum starting Hourly Rate $24.28
Apply today!!! No experience necessary. We will train you to join our dedicated team building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world!
All entry-level positions require membership to applicable Metal Trades Council or United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Union.
Our Entry Level Trades opportunities include:
Outside Machinists*
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Works on the submarine doing assembly and shipboard mechanical work that takes place in the shipyard
Carpenters
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Responsible for building staging, platforms, and scaffolding for other trades to be able to work in and around the boat.
Painters*
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Preserves the hull and components by sealing the submarines with chemicals and paints to prevent corrosion and protect against the accumulation of marine life.
Shipfitter*
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Responsible for laying out and fabricating metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, frames, foundations, etc. Align and tracks weld's structural parts
Grinder
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Working with various metals and pipes to be formed within a high degree of precision
Sheetmetal Worker*
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Metal carpenters for the boat. Job tasks include layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of all light gauge metalwork which includes air-conditioned ductwork, lockers, cabinets, prefabricated bulkheads, doors, furniture and Formica.
- Pre-employment training is provided by Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) for these positions
Qualifications:
Required:
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Must be a high school senior and graduating by August of 2026
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Must be a US Citizen
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Available to train and work on any shift
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Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and in extreme weather conditions as required
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Possess your own basic hand tools
Preferred:
Skills:
- Ability to work successfully in a production/construction environment
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Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment
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Ability to communicate effectively with supervision and peers
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
