Welder X-Ray

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to building advanced nuclear-powered submarines. As an X-Ray Welder, you will be responsible for high-quality welding on critical joints, ensuring safety and integrity in every weld. This role demands precision, skill, and a commitment to excellence as you work in various positions and environments. With opportunities for advancement and a range of benefits, including health care and tuition reimbursement, this position is perfect for passionate shipbuilders looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative team setting. Your expertise will contribute to the success of innovative projects that define the future of naval engineering.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services/Ripta

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Advancement Opportunities

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of related technical experience.
• 6+ months of structural MIG welding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Weld in all positions and joint designs with high quality and efficiency.
• Complete RT welding test and probationary period to demonstrate proficiency.

Skills

MIG Welding

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Experience

Tools

Welding Equipment

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

Overview

X-Ray Welders are Skilled Structural Welders that can fabricate a weld without defects to undergo a radiographic X-ray inspection.

The Function: This position encompasses welding on Sub safe/Hull integrity joints according to weld procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Weld in all welding positions and on various joint designs
• Gouging of full penetration welds
• Responsibility for welding with high quality, speed, and efficiency
• Expectation that final welds will meet internal policy standards and UT / RT acceptance criteria
• Selected applicants will be required to successfully complete a RT welding test along with satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period to demonstrate proficiency in X-ray welding

We are looking for passionate shipbuilders to join our team in delivering the most advanced nuclear powered submarines.

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Advancement Opportunities
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

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
• 6 plus months of structural MIG welding experience
• Knowledge of welding procedures and various types of welding equipment
• Ability to work in horizontal, vertical, overhead and flat positions
• Ability to work at heights and in tightly confined spaces as required
• Available to work all shifts
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
• Some lifting, climbing, and bending will be required

Preferred:

• Experience with Pulse, Spray and Stick welding
• Experience with mechanized welding
• Gouging experience
• Mirror welding experience
• Vocational, Technical, and Community Colleges or Apprentice experience
• Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents, and diagrams
• Strong mathematical skills
• Military experience

Skills

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

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

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