Welder - Entry Level

General Dynamics Electric Boat

North Kingstown (RI)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401K plan with up to 6% employer match

Paid vacations and holidays

Growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in North Kingstown is seeking entry-level welders. Training is provided for candidates with no experience. Responsibilities include welding various materials and using pneumatic tools. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and the ability to work in a team. This position offers extensive benefits including paid vacations, 401K with employer match, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Available to work all shifts.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions.
Must be able to pass destructive bend weld test after training.

Responsibilities

Welding on a variety of materials using GMAW and SMAW processes.
Use of pneumatic tools and other welding techniques.
Reading and interpreting weld symbols and technical documents.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Welder - Entry Level

Requisition ID

2025-15889

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

Overview

Are you interested in welding but don't have training or experience? This is a great opportunity.

Apply today to this entry level welding position, we will provide paid training and become part of the welding team at Electric Boat that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines!

No welding experience or training required!

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 the following:

Welding on a wide variety of materials, using an ever-growing number of weld processes
Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
Participation in continuous training in traditional, and new welding processes, using both conventional and state-of-the art equipment (Qualification required for each process)
Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
Additional tasks as assigned

This position in 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
Available to work all shifts
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required
Must be able to pass destructive bend weld test after training
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

Vocational, Technical, Community College or Apprentice programs
Experience and/or training in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
Basic mathematical skills
Military/Navy experience
Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams

Skills