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Submarine Mechanic / Machinist - Entry Level

General Dynamics Electric Boat
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Connecticut, Groton
Sep 09, 2026

Submarine Mechanic / Machinist - Entry Level




Requisition ID
2026-18254

Location
US-CT-Groton

Seat Location
EB Groton Shipyard

Trade
Building Trades

Shift
1st, 2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required
Secret



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 Boat's 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 $24.28 - $30.13

Hired employees will be titled "Outside Machinist"



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
  • Must be a US Citizen

Preferred:

  • Graduates from technical programs for mechanical trades


Skills

  • Willing to learn
  • Collaboration
  • Blueprint reading
  • Precision measurement


Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting


Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet


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