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General Dynamics Electric Boat

Pipe Welder

General Dynamics Electric Boat, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, us, 02852


Overview

Our Goal: To produce the highest quality submarines for the protection of the American trust and future.

Our Function: Perform welding procedures using GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)on all submarine piping systems materials, including bi-metallic welds.

Duties include but not limited to:Welds on butts, sockets, boss roots, weldolets and filletsConsumes an E.B. insert to form the root pass of a butt weld, performs 5X magnification visual inspection of pipe welds, and weld repair of excavated areas of pipe weldsOperates automatic TIG fixed head and orbital automatic welding equipmentPerforms a visual inspection of finished welds

Some of the

Benefits

we provide to you include:Paid TrainingMedical, Dental, VisionPrescription coverage401K planPaid vacation and holidaysShift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shiftHealth and Wellness ProgramsCommuter/Van Services/RiptaTuition Reimbursement ProgramSafety Boot Reimbursement ProgramProfessional Development and Advancement Opportunities

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

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or equivalentTIG welding training and/or experienceAvailable to work all shiftsAbility to work at heights, in confined spaces (in-tank welding) and extreme temperature conditions (cold, heat) as requiredSome lifting will be requiredAbility to work in horizontal, vertical and overhead positionsPass an Electric Boat socket and X-Ray butt test and procedures test per training requirementsAbility to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagramsBasic mathematical skillsIndividuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:TIG (GTAW, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) welding process training and/or experienceVocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programsPipe welding training and/or experienceX-Ray pipe welding experienceOrbital weldingNuclear welding experienceMilitary/Navy related experience

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work and participate in a collaborative team environment and meet organizational goals

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily