Welder X-Ray

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced submarine construction seeks skilled X-Ray Welders for a position at their Quonset Point facility. This role involves welding structural joints to quality standards, including a commitment to a six-month probation period for skill demonstration. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401K plans among others, targeted at passionate shipbuilders.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Advancement Opportunities

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services/Ripta

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related technical experience required.
• 6+ months of structural MIG welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Weld in all positions and various joint designs.
• Ensure welding meets quality and acceptance criteria.
• Complete RT welding test during probation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Welder X-Ray

Requisition ID

2025-14448

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

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 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 advance 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

Internal candidate placement will be determined by candidate's current department and or business needs.

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 or EB structural welding qualifications

• 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, tightly confined spaces conditions as required
• Available to work all shifts
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
• Some lifting, climbing, bending will be required

Preferred:

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

Skills

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

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