AFC Welder-Fitter/Fabricator

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

401K

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Training

Shift Differential

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in North Kingstown, RI, is seeking a skilled welder/fabricator to join the team building submarine hull components.

The role involves manual and mechanized welding, interpreting blueprints and fabrication drawings, and preparing steel surfaces for frames and cylinders. Candidates should have welding experience or formal training and be able to work all shifts, with tools supplied.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent or 2 years related technical experience.
• On the job welding experience or formal welding training.
• Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures and drawings.
• Available to work all shifts and lifting/heights as required.
• Possess own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate frames and cylinders for pressure hulls using hydraulic fixtures.
• Perform welding and related steel fabrication tasks as per work packages.
• Read blueprints and welding symbols; prepare surfaces per specs.
• Pass required welding tests to remain in position after training.
• Operate basic shop equipment and assist with shipyard procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent/technical training

Job description

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.

Duties include but are not limited to following:

• This position entails fabrication & welding plus all tasks associated with the steel trade
• Fabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull that are ready for outfitting functions; through the use of our variety of hydraulic fixtures
• Following work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER's, and SSP's in order to produce a quality product
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, welding symbols and fabrication drawing
• Preparing steel surfaces per drawing specifications for fabrication & welding of frames & cylinders
• Pass a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse arc test (GMAPLS, GMASPS & GMASPM) to remain in the position after completing training

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription Coverage
• Health and Wellness Programs
• 401K
• Commuter/Van Services
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Training
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

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

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalentOR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
• On the job welding experience or formal welding training.
• Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
• Pass 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
• Experience in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processes
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Military

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, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

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