General Dynamics Electric Boat

Submarine Insulation Installer - Entry Level

Posted Jul 15, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Submarine Insulation Installer - Entry Level at General Dynamics Electric Boat is a role. The posting asks for a high school diploma or GED. It does not mention visa sponsorship. It lists a Secret clearance requirement. Key skills include Excel. Applications are submitted through iCIMS.

Education
High school diploma or GED
Visa sponsorship
Not mentioned in the posting
Security clearance
Secret
Application platform
iCIMS

Skills in this posting

  • Excel

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Overview

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 Submarine Insulation Installer.

 

 

  • Submarine Insulation Installers 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
  • 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

 

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 $24.28 - $30.13

Qualifications

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

 

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

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

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