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Lagger Entry Level & Semi-Skilled
| Requisition ID | 2026-17314 | Location | US-CT-Groton | Seat Location | EB Groton Shipyard | Trade | Manufacturing Support/Trades | Shift | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | Security Clearance Required | Secret | Number of Openings | 30 |
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.
Interested in learning a new trade?
Apply today! As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training to teach you how to excel as a Lagger.
- 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
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
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 $23.12 - $28.70
Required:
- Must have a High School Diploma/GED, be a current High School Senior OR 2 years of relevant technical experience
- 0-5 years of relevant experience to this job description
Preferred:
- Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
- Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing, or shipyard experience
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet
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General Dynamics Electric Boat is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age,
protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.
Salary : $23 - $29