Welder - Entry Level and Skilled

Davita Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in submarine construction seeks entry-level and skilled welders in North Kingstown. Join a team dedicated to building cutting-edge submarines, benefiting from paid training, comprehensive health plans, and numerous growth opportunities. This role requires physical capability and basic technical skills in welding.

Benefits

Paid training

401K plan with up to 6% employer match

Paid vacations and holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or a minimum of 2 years related technical experience.
• Available to work all shifts.
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Welding on a wide variety of materials using different weld processes.
• Reading and interpreting weld symbols and work packages.
• Participation in ongoing training for welding processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years related technical experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Welder - Entry Level and Skilled

Requisition ID

2025-15202

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

100

Overview

Are you interested in welding but don't have training or experience, or, are you new to welding and want to take your skill-set to the next level? Are you a skilled welder looking for new challenges and growth opportunities?

Apply today at Electric Boat and become part of a team that takes pride in 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

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:

• Welding experience or training
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Experience working 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

• 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

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