Lagger Skilled at Electric Boat – Groton, Connecticut

Lagger Skilled

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-17315
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 5
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 Lagging Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

• Pipecoverers (Laggers) 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, Vision401K PlanPaid Vacation and holidaysShift PremiumHealth and Wellness Programs including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical TherapyCommuter/Van ServicesTuition Reimbursement ProgramSafety Boot Reimbursement ProgramHourly Rates from $31.61 - $41.14

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years of relevant technical experience
• 5+ years of relevant pipecovering experience

Preferred:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing, or shipyard experience