2026 Groton SHIP Summer High School Intern Program - Metal Trades

Responsibilities for this Position

2026 Groton SHIP Summer High School Intern Program - Metal Trades

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-17588
Type: Intern
# of Openings: 30
Category: Intern/Co-op
EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat is proud to offer an 8-week paid internship for high school students interested in Shipyard Operations and Metal Trades at our Groton facility. This program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and technical knowledge within the shipbuilding industry.

Program Highlights:

Mentorship: Interns will work under the guidance of a trained mentor from their respective union.

Hands-On Experience: Interns will learn to use various tools and equipment essential to Groton Operations.

Professional Exposure: Opportunities to observe production processes and interact with skilled employees across departments.

MTC - Potential Areas of Placement:

Outside Electrician

Inside Machinist

Outside Machinist

Painter

Pipefitter

Shipfitter

Welder

Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Mechanic

Interns will be enrolled in the union during their employment.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Must complete your junior year of High School by June 2026 Must be 16 years of age or older Must be a U.S. Citizen Interns will become employees of Electric Boat and union members for the duration of their summer internship Must meet Electric Boat employment requirements, including medical screening and a hair follicle drug testMust be available to work eight consecutive weeks; June 29, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Preferred:

Enrolled in a Technical Education Program at School CTHSS PolicyRecommended by their schools

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