Steel Fabricating Mechanic - General Dynamics Electric Boat

Overview:

Do you have experience in Carpentry, Metal Fabrication, Shipfitting or  Cranes/Forklifts....then this is an exciting career for you!!!!

 

Steel Processing takes raw material (plate and shapes) through a variety of cutting and forming techniques to create the parts to fabricate the Hull and Structure of our nuclear submarines.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

• Operate CNC-15 different CNC machines on the floor for plasma, laser and oxy cutting for both plate and shapes, grinder
• Burners-working with oxy propane and plasma torches to create & bend the steel plates
• Formers-forming rolls & c-frame press utilizing press brakes ranging from 65 ton to 5K ton

 

Transportation-trained and certified in forklift and 50 ton overhead cranes in order to maneuver steel throughout the department.

 

 

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Advancement Opportunities
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications:

 

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Construction background and/or relevant experience or training
• Hand/Power tool usage(grinders, sanders, hand torches, general tools)
• Available to work all shifts
• Basic blueprint reading and interpretation for layout, forming & shipyard procedures
• Ability to perform and use basic math and measuring tools to perform initial layout and verification of final dimensions
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• Experience in steel forming and steel cutting  
• Shipfitting, Carpentry or Metal Fabrication
• Lifting and Handling (Overhead Cranes, Forklifts etc.)
• CNC experience with cutting/forming equipment.
• Experience with bending steel plates, oxy propane or plasma cutting equipment and band saw cutting operations
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

Skills:

• Self-motivated and be able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
• Strong and effective communication with all shipmates
• Self-motivated

Physical Qualifications:Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes:Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet