Welder Fabricator -AFC

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will play a vital role in building advanced machinery for national defense. As a Welder Fabricator, you will be responsible for fabricating the outer hull of nuclear-powered submarines using both manual and mechanized welding processes. You'll work in a dynamic environment, utilizing your welding skills and technical knowledge to ensure the highest quality standards. This position offers opportunities for professional development and advancement, as well as comprehensive benefits to support your well-being. If you're ready to take on a challenging role that makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

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 Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 2 years of related technical experience required.
• On-the-job welding experience or formal training is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate frames and cylinders for pressure hulls using hydraulic fixtures.
• Follow work packages and drawings to produce quality products.
• Pass welding tests and operate machinery as required.

Skills

Welding

Metal Fabrication

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational or Technical Training

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Impact Guns

High Torque Machinery

Job description

Welder Fabricator - AFC

Requisition ID: 2025-14447

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 not limited to:

• 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/GED 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, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily