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Electric Boat

2026 High School Senior - Entry Level Trades Opportunities

Electric Boat, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, us, 02852

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Attention High School Seniors Class of 2026!!! Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you ready to start a career with

paid 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

Paid Training

Minimum starting Hourly Rate $24.00

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 candidates will be placed in one of the following trades based on business needs at time of hire:

Shipfitter

Responsible for laying out, fabricating and installing metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, frames, foundations, etc. Align and tracks welds structural parts

Painter and Sound Dampener

Preserves the hull and components by sealing the submarines with chemicals and paints to prevent corrosion and protect against the accumulation of marine life

Laying out & shooting studs, gluing & installing tiles & anti‑sweat hardboard

Welder

Responsible for fusing materials together with a wide range of welding processes

Outside Machinist

Works on the submarine doing assembly and shipboard mechanical work that takes place in the shipyard.

Pipefitter

Installs, assembles, fabricates, maintains, and repairs mechanical piping systems that carry liquids and gases under varying pressures

Outside Electrician

Responsible for the electrical wiring of the machines and related equipment supporting many miles of cable in the submarines

Sheetmetal

Responsible for laying out, fabrication, assembly, and installation of all light gage metalwork which includes air‑conditioned ductwork, lockers, cabinets, prefabricated bulkheads, doors and furniture

These are hourly positions located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI

Qualifications Required

High school senior and graduating by August of 2026

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

Vocational HS

Skills

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

Physical Qualifications Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

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