Lagger Skilled
An Electric Boat Opportunity
Electric Boat is the nation’s center of excellence for submarine design, construction and maintenance, delivering innovative, next-generation undersea capabilities for the U.S. Navy
Job Description
Lagger Skilled
US-CT-Groton
Job ID: 2026-18898
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 25
Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades
EB Groton Shipyard
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.
- Pipecoverers (Laggers) 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 $31.61 - $41.14
Qualifications
Required:
- Must have a High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years of relevant technical experience
- 5+ years of relevant pipecovering experience
Preferred:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
- Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing, or shipyard experience
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