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Marine Mechanic (Outside Machinist) - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Jun 2025

About the role

Overview

Marine Mechanic (Outside Machinist)

*Hired employees will be titled "Outside Machinist"

 

The Outside Machinists are responsible for all shipboard mechanical work that takes place in Electric Boat's Groton shipyard. Tasks include on-hull machining, component installation, support testing of mechanical components, lay-out of weldments, shafting, propulsion plant installations, pumps, valving, weapons and communication systems. Diligent execution of all certification paperwork associated with mechanical installations is critical aspect of our work. D242's work is primarily shipboard, internal and external to submarine hulls and limited ship work. Off-site and radiological work also exists.

 

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 $27.57 - $38.41

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

Qualifications

Required:

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years relevant technical experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Must be available for all shifts.

Preferred:

  • Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program
  • Significant emphasis will be provided to applicants with nuclear and/or radiological work experience and those who have graduated from technical programs for mechanical trades.

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

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Company

General Dynamics Electric Boat

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