Pipe Welder

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading naval contractor in North Kingstown, RI, is seeking a Pipe Welder to perform GTAW on submarine piping systems. Candidates should have a high school diploma or relevant experience, with preferred TIG welding experience. Benefits include paid training, medical coverage, and a 401K plan. This role supports the production of high-quality submarines vital for national security.

Qualifications

• TIG welding training and/or experience.
• Available to work all shifts.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Pass an Electric Boat socket and X-Ray butt test.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding procedures using GTAW.
• Inspect finished welds.
• Operate automatic TIG welding equipment.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Pipe Welder

Requisition ID

2025-15725

Location

US-RI-North Kingstown

Seat Location

EB Quonset Point Facility

Trade

Building Trades

Shift

1st, 2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required

Approved Background Check

Number of Openings

20

Overview

Our Goal: To produce the highest quality submarines for the protection of the American trust and future.

Our Function: Perform welding procedures using GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)on all submarine piping systems materials, including bi-metallic welds.

Duties include but not limited to:

Welds on butts, sockets, boss roots, weldolets and fillets
• Consumes an E.B. insert to form the root pass of a butt weld, performs 5X magnification visual inspection of pipe welds, and weld repair of excavated areas of pipe welds
• Operates automatic TIG fixed head and orbital automatic welding equipment
• Performs a visual inspection of finished welds

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription coverage
• 401K plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

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

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
• TIG welding training and/or experience
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces (in-tank welding) and extreme temperature conditions (cold, heat) as required
• Some lifting will be required
• Ability to work in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
• Pass an Electric Boat socket and X-Ray butt test and procedures test per training requirements
• Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Basic mathematical skills
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• TIG (GTAW, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) welding process training and/or experience
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Pipe welding training and/or experience
• X-Ray pipe welding experience
• Orbital welding
• Nuclear welding experience
• Military/Navy related experience

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and participate in a collaborative team environment and meet organizational goals

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

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

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