Business Beat: Build-a-submarine at Electric Boat. Once in a generation hiring.

Photo: Strategic Plan, General Dynamics

In an announcement which seemed to catch the public relations staff at General Dynamics, Electric Boat by surprise, close to 6,000 people are being recruited in 2023 to work on ramping up the nation’s submarine fleet and ancillary product lines. At least 17 new submarines will be in the pipeline.

No written announcement was available, but the public relations executive offered to dictate the information to RINewsToday. The announcement was made in an early morning event with the GD president and Sen. Jack Reed.

High school grads and college grads are being recruited as well as professionals with experience. 1,500 jobs will be at Quonset. 1,300 jobs will be at Groton. 1,450 will be in engineering and design, and 1,500 will be in planning and administration. Machinists, welders, software and engineer professionals are needed.

From General Dynamics: “For more than 100 years, our employees have been pioneering and delivering the most advanced submarine capabilities, emphasizing technical excellence, innovation and responsiveness.

At Electric Boat, we value our workforce for their knowledge, hard work, dedication and pursuit of excellence and their willingness to teach our new employees everything they need to know to be successful. We will show you how to apply your skills to the art of nuclear submarine design, engineering and construction.”

“Their hiring strategy will be aggressive and continue through to 2024,” said President Kevin Graney. Jack Reed said, “the most important thing is to get people to work right now.”

MISSION
What We Do and For Whom – We design, build, sustain and enhance our nation’s nuclear submarines and undersea capabilities to protect America and our allies

VISION
What We Strive To Be
The most-valued provider of nuclear submarines and undersea capabilities

Our Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has been designing and building submarines since 1899, beginning with USS Holland, the U.S. Navy’s first commissioned undersea warship.

Over that time, the company has maintained its dedication to delivering the most capable submarines in the world by emphasizing technical excellence, innovation and responsiveness to customer requirements.

This emphasis enables Electric Boat to consistently develop and integrate complex systems and to deliver a long line of first-of-a-kind ships to the Navy.

While Electric Boat’s primary focus is on submarine production, the company actively participates in markets adjacent to its core business, leveraging expertise and technical innovation to naval surface ship and commercial nuclear programs.

Saturday, March 11th for an EB GROTON Manufacturing Hiring Day being held at our Groton location from 8am-12pm.

Stop by and sit for an interview, there’s even an opportunity to leave with a job offer! We are looking for entry-level, semi-skilled, and skilled welders, electricians, machinists, pipefitters, shipfitters, and more!

If you have ever considered a career in the trades, now is the chance for you to get a look into the unique world of nuclear powered submarine manufacturing, and get the experience of a lifetime in this niche industry by joining Electric Boat.

*NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, we will fully train you in the trade of your choice.

Date: Saturday, March 11th – Time: 8am – 12pm

Location: EB Groton – 75 Eastern Point Rd. Groton, CT 06340

Get a head start and fill out an application at: EBCareers.com