Pipefitter - Entry Level and Skilled

General Dynamics Corporation; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Boot Reimbursement

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI seeks Pipefitters for entry-level and skilled positions. You will fabricate and install piping systems for submarines, using measurement and installation skills to comply with strict tolerances.

This role offers paid training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates may have previous experience in plumbing or HVAC and must be available for all shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent OR 2+ years related technical experience.
• Available to work all shifts and in extreme conditions.
• Must possess own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install piping systems for ships.
• Work with various systems including hydraulic, steam, and potable water.
• Clean and maintain cleanliness of piping components.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pipefitting experience

HVAC experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Pipefitter - Entry Level and Skilled

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-20995

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 50

Category: Building Trades

EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

Are you interested in learning a new trade, but don't have experience yet? Or do you have plumbing and/or HVAC experience and are looking for a career with opportunities to grow?

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

Pipefitter Responsibilities:

Fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at various pressures. Pipefitters use measurement, fit-up bending, and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances. Familiarity with pipe bending requirements, bolting and welding pipe hangers to support systems & pipe detail fabrication is helpful. Duties include:

• Pipe fit-up which may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints
• Working with very small tubing to very large diameter piping
• Working with various systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high and low pressure air, high and low pressure steam, sea water, chilled water, and potable water
• Grooming systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections
• Cutting pipe using saws and pipe cutters and fit pipe using consumable inserts
• Cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of piping components

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
• Pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC experience or training
• Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
• Metal fabrication experience and military shipbuilding experience
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Related 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.