Maritime Sheetmetal

Course description

A sheetmetal worker is required to interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability. Work assignments will be accomplished by using company drawings, test documents, technical mechanicals, shipyard procedures, and shop machinery. Job tasks include the layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of light gage metalwork which includes air conditioning ductwork, lockers, cabinets, prefabricated bulkheads, doors, furniture, and formica. And, performing joiner work, fabricate nonstructural bulkhead doors, and stainless steel trim.

This is a free course that mixes hands-on education with classroom instruction. Community College of Rhode Island instructors, most of whom have worked at Electric Boat, lead the courses in essential skills. The small class size and frequent interaction with the instructor and teacher’s assistant enable students to have a more personalized experience.

The Eastern Connecticut Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative provides no-cost training to address the hiring needs of General Dynamics Electric Boat, other members of the Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance Regional Sector Partnership, and other manufacturers.

This is an ideal workforce development course for anyone interested in pursuing a career in shipbuilding at General Dynamics Electric Boat, which is one of the nation’s premier defense contractors building and delivering submarines critically important to the United States Navy. Trainings take place at Westerly Education Center, Westerly, RI.

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Details

Eligibility
GED/high school diploma
Cost
This is a free course; a stipend is provided.
Stipend
Upon successful completion of the course
Start
August 18, 2025
End
October 3, 2025
Length
2 months
Meeting times

Mondays-Fridays
3:30-10:00 pm

Offered by
Electric Boat

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