Entry Level Draftsman-Learners

Electric Boat Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

7% Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Hourly Rates from $21.47-$23.44

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All positions are part of the MDA (Marine Draftsmen’s Association) union

Entry level opportunities include:

ARRANGEMENTS

In essence responsible the location of all equipment on the submarine from as small as an electrical outlet to as large as a turbine-generator.

Locates equipment, on board repair parts (stowages and lockers), location of lighting fixtures, and creates equipment removal and flow paths.

Become space manager for all components to assure the location of equipment will meet all technical, operational, maintainability, sustainability, meeting human engineering design and safety requirements. .

Develop future submarines design concepts, support all design disciplines and engineering through use of electronic models to reflect latest design system diagrams, and updates the submarine as new technology emerges.

STRUCTURAL

In essence responsible for all submarine structures.

Create structural design products for pressure hull plating, frames, decks, tanks, bulkheads, superstructure, rudders, diving planes, foundations, lockers, and stowages.

Drawings (disclosures) are utilized by shipfitters and sheetmetal trade workers to produce their work.

MECHANICAL

In essence responsible for all submarine large mechanical components.

Create mechanical design products for torpedo tubes, weapons shipping and handling equipment, hatches, missile tubes, steering and diving equipment, and other components.

Drawings (disclosures) are utilized by machinist trade workers to produce their work.

PIPING

In essence responsible for all submarine piping products.

Create piping design products for piping and piping hangers for various systems (i.e. high pressure air, air condition, sanitation, refrigeration, and other instrumentation and control).

Produce the Submarine Class fluid diagrams

Drawings (disclosures) are utilized by pipefitter and pipe hanger trade workers to produce their work

ELECTRICAL

In essence responsible for all submarine electrical products.

Create electrical design products for electrical system, cableway, and components design. (i.e. internal communication, lighting systems, radar, sonar, and other instrumentation and control).

Produce the Submarine Class wiring tables, wiring diagrams and wiring schematics.

Drawings (disclosures) are utilized by electrical trade workers to produce their work

This job may require the completion and graduation from the Eastern Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) Design Pipeline Program, pre-employment. The program is currently offered by Three Rivers Community College. This intensive, work-based classroom training program is 6 weeks long. The classes are 6-1/2 hours per day, 5 days per week. The program is currently run second shift from 3:00pm-9:30pm.

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Required:

High school diploma/GED or Vocational High School diploma

Less than two years of relevant work experience

May require successful competion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program (EWIB)

Preferred

Demonstrated proficiency in drafting (portfolio) with Computer Aided Design (CAD) (NX preferred)

Knowledge of Microsoft products

Ability to perform design related math functions

Ability to read and interpret written instructions and drawings (blueprints)

Structural aptitude

Knowledge of Microsoft products

Familiarity with design practices/rules and CAD tools (NX preferred)

Ability to perform design related math functions

Ability to read and interpret written instructions and drawings (blueprints)

Desire to develop skills through on-the-job experience and continued education to advance in the design profession

Familiarity with design standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), military specifications, manufacturing processes and lean design/manufacturing