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2026 Groton SHIP Summer High School Intern Program – Metal Trades

Groton, CT, US
Full Time On-site

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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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General Dynamics is organized into four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies.

We have a balanced business model which gives each business unit the flexibility to stay agile and maintain an intimate understanding of customer requirements.

Each business unit is responsible for the execution of its strategy and operational performance. Our corporate leaders set the overall strategy of the business and manage allocation of capital. This unique model keeps us focused on what matters — delivering on our promises to customers through relentless improvement, continued growth, boosting return on invested capital and disciplined capital deployment.