Shipbuilding careers are measured in decades.
The work doesn't stop when construction ends. Maintenance keeps submarines mission-ready, year after year.
A career working with lasers may not have been on your radar—but it could be.
Metrologists use high-precision 3D scanning systems to digitally capture the shape and dimensions of real parts, detecting the smallest deviations to ensure submarine components perform flawlessly.
And you thought parallel parking was hard?
When a submarine enters the dry dock for repairs, it's the thousands of builders who ensure the vessel returns to sea stronger than it arrived.
Imagine a vessel the length of a football field that needs to operate flawlessly underwater. Building something this complex requires skilled workers at every stage, from design to assembly.
Americans are designing and developing the parts that build the next-generation fleet—their craftsmanship and dedication will serve generations to come.
Precision isn’t the goal - it’s the standard. Expert technicians operate milling machines and 3D printers to craft scale models that are critical for testing and refining parts before a submarine goes into the water.
Every submarine carries the story of the countless hours that skilled shipbuilders devoted to creating the vessel. It’s a journey of precision, collaboration, and dedication that begins long before the submarine goes into the water.
After years in restaurants and construction, Logan Mego found his path in welding. Today, he builds critical submarine parts for the U.S. Navy at Precision Custom Components in York, PA. Learn more about his story > bit.ly/4rQVgxO
He’s seeing what others don’t. Non-Destructive Inspection Specialists use advanced diagnostic tools like black lights and ultrasonic testers to detect unseen flaws in submarine parts.