Welder - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 44,716 - 57,363; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Connecticut is seeking entry-level welders to join their team. You will work with various materials and processes in submarine construction, gaining training and experience in a vital industry. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and relevant welding experience. This position offers part-time work with multiple benefits including medical, 401K, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW.
• Using pneumatic tools like grinders and wire brushes.
• Performing oxy/fuel pre-heating and verifying weld sizes.

Skills

Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures

Willingness to accept road jobs assignments

Basic hand tools

Ability to work in radiological areas

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical experience (2+ years)

Job description

Overview

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

• 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 gauges
• 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
• Commuter/Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $32.46 - $41.64

Required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience
• 5+ years of relevant welding experience

Preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs, Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive experience
• Candidates who have successfully completed the CT Department of Labor Eastern Workforce Investment Board Training Program
• 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
• Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Willing to accept road jobs assignments
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing