Entry-Level Shipfitter: Hands-on Fabrication & Assembly

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with up to 6% employer match

Paid vacations and holidays

Growth opportunities

Shift Premium

Wellness programs

Commuter van service/RIPTA

Tuition reimbursement programs

Safety boot reimbursement

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring for skilled fabricators in North Kingstown, RI. The role involves layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages for submarine construction.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent (or 2+ years of related technical experience) and the ability to work all shifts, read blueprints, and use basic hand tools in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent or 2+ years related technical experience.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and extreme temperatures as required.
• Ability to interpret manuals, shipyard procedures, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions.
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages.
• Developing working knowledge of weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations.
• Aligning parts using jacks, clips and wedges from blueprints and templates.
• Tack-welding structural parts as required.
• Using hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade.
• Read and interpret company drawings, documents, and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Team environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years related technical experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring for skilled fabricators in North Kingstown, RI. The role involves layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages for submarine construction.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent (or 2+ years of related technical experience) and the ability to work all shifts, read blueprints, and use basic hand tools in a safety-conscious environment.