Welder Entry Level & Semi-Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Onsite Wellness Facility

Pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking skilled welders to join the Welding Department as we expand our submarine construction program. You will weld structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW, interpret weld symbols, and perform pre-heating and gouging as required.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, 0–5 years of related experience, and be willing to work any shift. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan, and tuition/gap reimbursements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or current senior in HS; or 2+ years of related technical experience.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience to this job description.
• Must be available to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction.
• Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
• Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging; verify weld size using weld gauges.
• Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

All shifts flexibility

Road job willingness

Own basic hand tools

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear powered submarines for the US Navy and we are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth! We are looking for people who want to learn and grow within our Welding Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Welding at Electric Boat is performed on a wide variety of materials, using an ever growing number of welding processes. Qualification is required for each process, as welders participate in continuous training in new and traditional welding processes using both conventional and state of the art equipment.

Duties Include

• Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
• 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 guages
• Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
• Additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs including Onsite Wellness Facility, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy
• Commuter/Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $24.28 - $30.13

Required

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, be a current High School Senior, OR have 2+ years of related technical experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience to this job description
• Must be available to work any shift

Preferred

• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs, Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive experience
• Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Knowledge and experience in Pipe Welding

Skills

• Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat
• Willing to accept road jobs assignments
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet