Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; 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 a skilled shipfitter to join our manufacturing team. The role involves fabrication, layout, assembly and installation of foundations, frames, and deck packages for submarine programs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent or 2+ years of related technical experience, and be able to read blueprints and shipyard documents. Tools are provided; on-site work with shifts required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 2+ years of related technical experience.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Own basic hand tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and shipyard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages.
• Develop working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up, weld symbols, burning and grinding operations.
• Align parts using jacks, clips and wedges from blueprints and templates.
• Tack-weld structural parts as required.
• Utilize hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade.
• Read and interpret company drawings, test documents, manuals and shipyard procedures.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years technical experience

Job description

Are you interested learning a new skill in a manufacturing environment? Or, are you a skilled shipfitter looking for a new challenge, or, an experienced carpenter/fabricator who wants to take your skills to the next level? If yes, then apply today at Electric Boat and join our dedicated team building the world's most advanced submarines!

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

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• 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
• 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
• Basic Mathematic ability

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

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred

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

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Applicant will be required 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