Submarine Insulation Installer - Entry Level

General Dynamics Electric Boat

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Job Description

Overview

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

Interested in learning a new trade?

Apply today! As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training to teach you how to excel as a Submarine Insulation Installer.

Submarine Insulation Installers work with fiberglass, calcium silicate, PVC Nitrile rubber, barium sulfate, and all standard lagging coverings and provide anti-sweat, personnel protection, thermal and acoustic insulation treatments on all piping systems and major shipboard components as required by plan

Uses chicken wire and high temperature cement to provide a hard covering on some insulation materials and sews various coverings on other treatments

Able to interpret drawings and insulation schedules as necessary to complete assigned work

Work conditions may include entry into restricted and confined spaces

Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions

Must be willing to work road assignments and work in Radiological areas of the boat

Must be able to work all shifts

Must be available to work overtime assignments as required

Will be required to possess your own basic hand tools

Must be able to obtain and maintain as US Dept. of Defense SECRET Clearance

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Hourly Rates from $24.28 - $30.13

Qualifications

Required:

Must have a High School Diploma/GED, be a current High School Senior OR 2+ years of relevant technical experience

0-5 years of relevant experience to this job description

Preferred:

Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing, or shipyard experience

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet