Welder - Entry Level and Skilled - General Dynamics Electric Boat
North Kingstown, RI 02852
About the Job
Overview:
Are you interested in becoming a welder but don't have the experience? Or, are you a skilled welder looking for a new challenge and growth opportunities?
Apply today at Electric Boat and become part of a team that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines!
Benefits include:
- Paid training
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- 401K plan with up to 6% employer match
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Growth opportunities
- Shift Premium
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Commuter Van Service/RIPTA
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Welding on a wide variety of materials, using an ever-growing number of weld processes
- Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
- Participation in continuous training in traditional and new welding processes using both conventional and state-of-the art equipment (Qualification required for each process)
- Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc
- Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
- Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
- Additional tasks as assigned
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications:Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Available to work all shifts
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions as required
- Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
- Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
- Welding experience or training
- Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
- Basic mathematical skills
- Military/Navy experience
- Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
Source : General Dynamics Electric Boat