General Dynamics Electric Boat
Welder-Fabricator
General Dynamics Electric Boat, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, us, 02852
Overview
Have you ever wanted to join a team that builds the most sophisticated piece of machinery that plays a critical role in our nation's defense?
Our function: Build the outer hull of the Virginia and Columbia Class Nuclear Powered Submarines.
The How: Encompassing both manual and mechanized pulse/spray welding processes along with shipfitting/metal fabrication functions.
BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionPrescription CoverageHealth and Wellness Programs401KCommuter/Van ServicesPaid Vacation and HolidaysPaid TrainingShift Differential for 2nd and 3rd ShiftProfessional Development and Advancement Opportunities
Duties include but are but no limited to:Fabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull that are ready for outfitting functions; through the use of our variety of hydraulic fixturesFollowing work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER's, and SSP's in order to produce a quality productPass a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse arc test (GMAPLS, GMASPS & GMASPM) prior to being granted a position
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or equivalentOn the job welding experience or formal welding training or EB weld qualifications
Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagramsAvailable to work all shiftsAbility to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as requiredPass a destructive bend weld test, a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse test and meet minimum visual acceptance requirements
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Some lifting & overhead welding will be required
Ability to operate impact guns and high torque machinery
Basic math skills
Preferred:
Shipfitting/metal fabrication experience
EB AFC (Automated Frame & Cylinder) experience
Experience in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processes
Electric Boat apprentice programs
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programsMilitary
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment, meet organizational goals and follow all verbal and written instructions as directed
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
Have you ever wanted to join a team that builds the most sophisticated piece of machinery that plays a critical role in our nation's defense?
Our function: Build the outer hull of the Virginia and Columbia Class Nuclear Powered Submarines.
The How: Encompassing both manual and mechanized pulse/spray welding processes along with shipfitting/metal fabrication functions.
BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionPrescription CoverageHealth and Wellness Programs401KCommuter/Van ServicesPaid Vacation and HolidaysPaid TrainingShift Differential for 2nd and 3rd ShiftProfessional Development and Advancement Opportunities
Duties include but are but no limited to:Fabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull that are ready for outfitting functions; through the use of our variety of hydraulic fixturesFollowing work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER's, and SSP's in order to produce a quality productPass a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse arc test (GMAPLS, GMASPS & GMASPM) prior to being granted a position
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or equivalentOn the job welding experience or formal welding training or EB weld qualifications
Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagramsAvailable to work all shiftsAbility to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as requiredPass a destructive bend weld test, a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse test and meet minimum visual acceptance requirements
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Some lifting & overhead welding will be required
Ability to operate impact guns and high torque machinery
Basic math skills
Preferred:
Shipfitting/metal fabrication experience
EB AFC (Automated Frame & Cylinder) experience
Experience in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processes
Electric Boat apprentice programs
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programsMilitary
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment, meet organizational goals and follow all verbal and written instructions as directed
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