Outside Electrician - Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

Job Description

Overview

Job Responsibilities:

The Outside Electrician is responsible for:

Install wireways supporting cables in submarines. Install cables and electrical components (nuclear and non-nuclear) ranging from large power distribution switchboards to telephones (also includes control, power, electronics, and weapon systems).

Install, tag out, and test ship's lighting.

Hook up cables to electrical components in accordance with NAVSEA methods and procedures, such as hardwire and connecterization.

Groom electrical components for a variety of inspections, and also responsible for providing documentation for every job performed. Mechanics are provided skills, including Vulcanization of ship's cables and the installation and maintenance of shipboard temporary services.

Applicants will be tasked to learn power and data/signal cable splicing.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Ride share Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Hourly Rates from $23.12 - $28.70

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 Electricians 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 an Outside Electrician. 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***

Qualifications

Required:

Must have a High School Diploma, GED, have 2+ years of related technical experience or be a current High School Senior

0-5 years of relevant experience

Must be available for all shifts.

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

Preferred:

Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice programs, Military, Shipbuilding, and Manufacturing experience

Skills

Ability to read schematics

Ability to read blueprints

Familiarity/experience with basic tools

Experience with multimeters

Positive attitude/eager to learn

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