Welder Fabricator -AFC

MedStar Health; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry is looking for a Welder Fabricator to join their team in North Kingstown, RI. This role involves fabricating the pressure hulls of nuclear-powered submarines using advanced welding techniques and requires both technical skills and a commitment to quality production. Candidates should be prepared to work under various conditions and possess a good understanding of welding processes.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescriptions Coverage

Health and Wellness Programs

401K

Commuter/Van Services

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Training

Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift

Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent or 2 years of technical experience.
• On the job welding experience or formal training required.
• Ability to read structural drawings and welding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate frames/cylinders for submarines using hydraulic fixtures.
• Follow technical documentation to produce quality products.
• Complete various welding tests and ensure visual acceptance standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welder Fabricator -AFC

Requisition ID

2025-15195

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

20

Overview

Have you ever wanted to join a team that builds the most sophisticated piece of machinery that plays a critical role in our nation's defense?

Our function: Build the outer hull of the Virginia and Columbia Class Nuclear Powered Submarines.

The How: Encompassing both manual and mechanized pulse/spray welding processes along with shipfitting/metal fabrication functions.

Duties include but are but not limited to following:

Fabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull that are ready for outfitting functions; through the use of our variety of hydraulic fixtures
• Following work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER's, and SSP's in order to produce a quality product
• Pass a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse arc test (GMAPLS, GMASPS & GMASPM) prior to being granted a position after completing training

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription Coverage
• Health and Wellness Programs
• 401K
• Commuter/Van Services
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Training
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

This position is 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

On the job welding experience or formal welding training or EB welding qualifications
• Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
Pass a destructive bend weld test, a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse test and meet minimum visual acceptance requirements
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Some lifting & overhead welding will be required
Ability to operate impact guns and high torque machinery
• Basic math skills

Preferred:

Shipfitting/metal fabrication experience
EB AFC (Automated Frame & Cylinder) experience
Experience in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processes
Electric Boat apprentice programs
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Military

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment, meet organizational goals and follow all verbal and written instructions as directed

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, 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

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