Welder - Entry Level and Skilled

Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled welders to join their team at a state-of-the-art facility. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on advanced submarine construction, utilizing various welding techniques and equipment. With a focus on growth and continuous training, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values safety and quality. Enjoy competitive benefits, including paid training and health programs, while contributing to innovative projects that make a difference in national defense. If you are passionate about welding and eager to advance your skills, apply today!

Benefits

Paid training

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401K plan with 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 2 years of related technical experience required.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces is essential.

Responsibilities

• Welding on various materials and using multiple welding processes.
• Reading and interpreting weld symbols and technical documents.

Skills

Welding

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Mathematical Skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Vocational or Technical Training

Tools

Pneumatic Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

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 is located at the Quonset Point Facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma/GED, 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