Nuclear Construction Shielding Mechanic

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with up to 6% employer match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services (RIPTA)

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI seeks a Nuclear Construction Shielding Mechanic to cut, fit, and install lead and plastic shielding for submarine construction. The role requires carpentry and construction experience, the ability to read plans, and readiness to learn through on-site training.

Applicants must be able to work all shifts and possess basic hand tools; strong communication is essential in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Carpentry experience or training and/or construction experience preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Able to read and interpret plans and shipyard procedures.
• Must possess own basic hand tools.
• Ability to qualify for Lead and Poly installation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team environment and meet organizational goals; possess own basic hand tools.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Construction experience

Basic mathematical skills

Read and interpret plans

Own basic hand tools

Lead and Poly installation

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years of related technical experience

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Nuclear Construction Shielding Mechanic

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-18178

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 13

Category: Building Trades

EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

Do you have construction, carpentry, or painting experience?

Are you looking for a new opportunity to advance your career?

Nuclear Construction Shielding Mechanics are responsible for cutting, fitting, and installing lead and plastic shielding to support submarine construction. This work requires a skilled crafts-person with an aptitude to learn and the ability to visualize a job from start to finish. Mechanics will receive job-specific training and will receive qualifications to perform each process after a demonstration of ability.

Work includes:

• Stud shooting and sound dampening installation
• Cutting and fitting shielding using carpentry tools such as; band-saws, table saws, planers, jointers, routers, paint brush, rollers, spray paint equipment and various pneumatic tools
• Use of handheld tools including chipping hammers, grinders, nail guns and burr tools

Applicants must be able to read and interpret plans and shipyard procedures.

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services (RIPTA)
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunities

Location:

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

Responsibilities

• Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals. Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
• Carpentry experience or training and/or construction experience (or relevant work experience)
• Basic mathematical skills
• Able to work in confined spaces, heights and extreme temperature conditions as required
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to qualify for Lead and Poly installation
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• Preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Ability to interpret shipyard procedures, drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Experience in finished carpentry, auto body, painting and coatings
• Current shielding qualifications
• Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
• Military/Navy experience

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.