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2026 High School Senior - Entry Level Trades Opportunities US-CT-Groton
Job ID: 2025-17166
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 100
Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades
EB Groton Shipyard
Overview Attention High School Seniors Class of 2026!!! Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you ready to start a career with
training and
growth opportunities ?
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 with the company as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.
Benefits: - Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K Plan
- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick & Holidays
- 7% Shift Premium
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Commuter/Van Services
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Apprenticeship Program
- Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
- Training
- Minimum starting Hourly Rate $23.12
Apply today!!! No experience necessary. We will train you to join our dedicated team building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world!
All entry-level positions require membership to applicable Metal Trades Council or United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Union. Our Entry Level Trades opportunities include: Inside Machinists*- Works with different lathes and CNC equipment and does light programming and assembly to produce needed parts
Outside Machinists*- Works on the submarine doing assembly and shipboard mechanical work that takes place in the shipyard
Pipefitters*- Installs, assembles, fabricates, maintains, and repairs mechanical piping systems that carry liquids and gases under varying pressures
Outside Electricians*- Responsible for the electrical wiring of the machines and related equipment supporting many miles of cable in the submarines
Carpenters - Responsible for building staging, platforms, and scaffolding for other trades to be able to work in and around the boat.
Painters*- Preserves the hull and components by sealing the submarines with chemicals and paints to prevent corrosion and protect against the accumulation of marine life.
Steel Trades (Welding, Shipfitters, Grinders)- Shipfitter*
- Responsible for laying out and fabricating metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, frames, foundations, etc. Align and tracks weld's structural parts
- Welder*
- Welding structural assemblies using GMAW (Mig welding) and SMAW (Stick welding) during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
- Grinder
- Working with various metals and pipes to be formed within a high degree of precision
*Pre-employment training is provided by Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) for these positions Responsibilities - Ability to work successfully in a production/construction environment
- Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervision and peers
Qualifications Required: - Must be a high school senior and graduating by August of 2026
- Must be a US Citizen
Available to train and work on any shift - Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and in extreme weather conditions as required
- Possess your own basic hand tools
Preferred: PI280545509
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Apprenticeship, Shift work,