Pipefitter - Skilled

US-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 ship's 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