Sheetmetal Worker - Semi-Skilled

Responsibilities for this Position

Sheetmetal Worker - Semi-Skilled

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2023-11241

Type: Full-Time

of Openings:

50

Category: Building Trades

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

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 $20.53 - $24.53

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 Sheetmetal 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 Sheetmetal Worker. 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*

With more than a century of experience, Electric Boat has established standards of excellence in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the U.S. Navy while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. A Sheetmetal Worker is required to interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability. Job tasks include layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of all light gage metalwork which includes air-conditioned ductwork, lockers, cabinets, prefabricated bulkheads, doors, furniture and Formica. Work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, shipyard procedures and shop machinery. Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or be a current High School Senior

• 0-5 years of relevant experience

• Must be available to work any shift

Preferred:

• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

• Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative training program

• Previous metal fabrication experience

• Military shipbuilding, Manufacturing, and Automotive industry experience