Pipefitter - Skilled

Responsibilities for this Position Pipefitter - SkilledUS-CT-Groton Job ID: 2026-18471 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 50 Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades

EB Groton Shipyard

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Pipefitters fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ships liquids and gasses at the various pressures.
• Apply measurement, fit-up bending and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances.
• Pipe fit-up may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints.
• Able 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 water.
• Groom systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections.
• Use freeze seals of piping in operational mode to effect repairs.
• Work conditions may include entry into restricted and confined spaces.

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 $31.61 - $41.14

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, Blueprints, test documents, diagrams.
• Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as in Radiological areas of the boat.
• Willing to accept Road Assignments.
• Must be able to receive and Maintain Nuclear Qualifications.
• Individuals will be required to possess their own basic hand tools.

Qualifications: Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant Pipefitting or related Mechanical experience.
• Must be available to train and work on any shift.

Preferred:

• Completion of Vocational, Technical and/or Community Colleges or Apprentice program.
• Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing or shipyard experience.
• Successful completion the CT Department of Labor Eastern Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Training Program.

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