Responsibilities for this Position
Submarine Mechanic / Machinist - Entry Level
US-CT-Groton
Job ID: 2026-18254
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 100
Category: Building Trades
EB Groton Shipyard
Overview
Do you love to work on cars, motorcycles, or machines? Did you go to school for automotive technology, diesel technology, industrial maintenance, or similar? Do you want to learn more about being a mechanic? Do you have no experience as a mechanic but like to take things apart and put them back together? This role is for you!
Job Responsibilities:
Submarine mechanics, also known as Outside Machinists, are responsible for all shipboard mechanical work that takes place in Electric Boats Groton shipyard. Tasks include on-hull machining, installation of components like pumps, valves, weapons systems, communications systems, shafting and propulsion systems, support testing of mechanical components, and much more. Use skills like blueprint reading, precision measuring, fastening threaded fasteners, component layout, etc. all while complying to safety and quality standards. This work is primarily shipboard, internal and external to submarine hulls; off-site and radiological work also exists.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K Plan
Paid Vacation and holidays
Shift Premium for 2nd and 3rd shift
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/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 Machinist Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.
Dont have any mechanical 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 Machinist. 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
Hired employees will be titled "Outside Machinist"
Responsibilities
Willing to learn
Collaboration
Blueprint reading
Precision measurement
Qualifications
Required:
Must have a High School Diploma, GED, 2+ years of relevant 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 (will be determined after interview)
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred:
Graduates from technical programs for mechanical trades
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