Welder - Experienced or with Formal Training

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical Benefits

401K match

Paid vacations

Growth opportunities

Shift premium

Wellness program

Commuter van service

Tuition reimbursement

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown, RI seeks a welder with experience or formal training. You will weld a wide variety of materials and structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during submarine fabrication and installation.

The role includes ongoing training in traditional and new welding processes, reading weld symbols, using pneumatic tools, pre-heat and gouging, and following work packages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 2 years related technical experience.
• Welding experience or formal welding training.
• Available to work all shifts.
• Able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures.
• Must pass destructive bend weld test after training.
• Own basic hand tools required.

Responsibilities

• Welding on a variety of materials using multiple weld processes.
• Welding structural assemblies during fabrication and installation of submarine construction (GMAW/SMAW).
• Participate in training on traditional and new welding processes with qualified equipment.
• Use pneumatic tools and perform gouging as needed; verify weld size with gauges.
• Read weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Welding experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical programs

Job description

Overview

Welding experience or formal training required.

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

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

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
• Welding experience or formal welding training
• 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:

• MIG Welding experienceor training
• Structural welding experience
• 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

• 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