Pipefitter - Skilled at General Dynamics Electric Boat

Job DescriptionOverviewElectric 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.Job Responsibilities:Pipefitters fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at the various pressuresApply measurement, fit-up bending and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerancesPipe fit-up may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened jointsAble 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 waterGroom systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspectionsUse freeze seals of piping in operational mode to effect repairsWork conditions may include entry into restricted and confined spacesBenefits:Medical, Dental, Vision401K PlanPaid Vacation and holidaysShift PremiumHealth and Wellness Programs including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical TherapyCommuter/Van ServicesSafety Boot Reimbursement ProgramHourly Rates from $31.61 - $41.14QualificationsRequired: High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience5+ years of relevant Pipefitting or related Mechanical experiencePreferred: Completion of Vocational, Technical and/or Community Colleges or Apprentice programMilitary Shipbuilding, manufacturing or shipyard experienceSuccessful completion the CT Department of Labor Eastern Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Training ProgramSkillsMust be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, Blueprints, test documents, diagramsMust be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as in Radiological areas of the boatWilling to accept Road AssignmentsMust be able to receive and Maintain Nuclear QualificationsIndividuals will be required to possess their own basic hand toolsPhysical QualificationsClimbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental AttributesCold, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet