Hull & Insert Fitter — Shipyard Steel Fabrication Pro

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI is seeking skilled candidates for shipfitting and steel fabrication roles. You will be involved in fitting hull components, fabricating and installing foundations, bulkheads, frames and deck packages to support submarine construction.

The position requires reading blueprints, interpreting shipyard procedures, and working in confined spaces as needed. Candidates should have basic tools and related experience; multiple shifts offered at this

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years related technical experience or equivalent training.
• Own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Fitting hull butts, critical inserts and penetrations.
• Layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components.
• Developing knowledge of weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations.
• Interpreting construction drawings/blueprints.
• Aligning parts using jacks, clips and wedges per blueprints.
• Tack-welding structural parts as required.
• Using hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade.
• Read and interpret policies, procedures and guidelines for work using drawings, manuals, shipyard procedures.
• Work in restricted/confined spaces.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years related technical experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI is seeking skilled candidates for shipfitting and steel fabrication roles. You will be involved in fitting hull components, fabricating and installing foundations, bulkheads, frames and deck packages to support submarine construction.

The position requires reading blueprints, interpreting shipyard procedures, and working in confined spaces as needed. Candidates should have basic tools and related experience; multiple shifts offered at this