RT Shipfitter

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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 seeks an experienced shipfitter to contribute to hull fitting, layout, fabrication, and installation of structures and decks. You will read blueprints and align parts to tight tolerances.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or related technical training, and the ability to work all shifts, including confined spaces. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 2 years related technical experience.
• Shipfitting or metal fabrication experience or formal training
• Ability to work all shifts

Responsibilities

• Fitting Hull butts, critical inserts and penetrations.
• Layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages.
• Developing a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations
• Interpreting construction drawings/blueprints
• Aligning parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and templates
• Tack-welding structural parts as required
• Utilizing hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade
• Ability to read and interpret written policies, procedures and guidelines as work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures
• Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

Overview

Do you have shipfitting, steel fabrication, and/or related experience? Are you looking for a new challenge?

Benefits include:

• 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

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Fitting Hull butts, critical inserts and penetrations
• Layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages
• Developing a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations
• Interpreting construction drawings/blueprints
• Aligning parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and templates
• Tack-welding structural parts as required
• Utilizing hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade
• Ability to read and interpret written policies, procedures and guidelines as work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures
• Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces

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
• Shipfitting, metal fabrication, and/or other trades with relevant experience or formal training
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
• Basic mathematical skills
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• Steel fabrication experience
• Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Military/Navy experience

Skills

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

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

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