Maintenance Trades Helper - Welder Trainee

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Clarks Village (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Pawcatuck, CT is seeking a Welder Trainee to apply basic welding processes using pulse MIG and TIG to aluminum, stainless and carbon steel to join, surface, fabricate or repair parts.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, following safety procedures, and learning on the job with opportunities for advancement within GDIT's shipbuilding support operations.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or Vocational Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and mark points on parts using rulers, squares, scribes, or templates.
• Position welded pieces using jigs, fixtures and measuring tools; read measurements.
• Follow established safety procedures and read blueprints to plan welding.
• Operate welding equipment; select methods based on material and requirements.
• Repair machinery by welding and keep equipment in safe working condition.

Skills

Blueprints

FCAW

GMAW

Hand Tools

Welding Machines

Sandblasting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or Vocational Training

Job description

Job Description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), located in Pawcatuck, CT has been supporting the US Navy Submarine and Surface Ships for over 30 years. We are a full-service organization ranging from concept development through installation. We support all facets of the ship building industrial base including Engineering, Design and Drafting, Precision Machining, Sheet Metal, Structural Fabrication, Welding, Finishing, Electronic Assembly, and Installations. Employees appreciate the team atmosphere and knowing we are providing a high-quality product in a safe and friendly environment. We are located right between Groton, CT and Quonset Point, RI offering an easy commute and ample parking outside the building for a quick 30 second walk to your work area. GDIT is looking for immediate hires that are US Citizens where a security clearance is not required to start your new career. We are a growing business unit of General Dynamics, offering competitive wages with opportunities for advancement, seeking energized team players who want to deliver a quality product to our customers.

Maintenance Trades Helper - WELDER Trainee

Job Qualifications/Skills

Blueprints, Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Hand Tools, Welding Machines, Sandblasting

Job Description Summary

Applies basic welding processes with pulse MIG and/or TIG to aluminum, stainless and carbon steel to join, surface, fabricate or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

May lay out and mark points on parts or subassemblies using rulers, squares, scribes, or templates. May position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures. Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements. Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements. Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded. Align components using calipers, rulers, etc. and clamp pieces. Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead). Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps. Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

Education and Experience

0-2 years of related experience. Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Technical or Vocations Training preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to following written and verbal instructions. Knowledge of basic welding procedures. Knowledge of geometry, weld shrinkage, welding techniques, and physical properties of metal. Willing to invest and shows initiative and quality craftsmanship. Subject to testing of welding quals. Willing to invest and shows initiative and quality craftsmanship.

Key Requirements

US Citizenship Required

Core Values & Benefits

• US Citizenship Required GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.


• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities


• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals


• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off


• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Ownership and Opportunity

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Compensation

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $15.06 - $20.38. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule & Travel

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work

Work Location: USA CT Pawcatuck

Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About GDIT

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