X-Ray Welder

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking experienced X-Ray Welders to fabricate structural welds for submarine hull integrity. The role covers welding in all positions, gouging, and ensuring radiographic X-ray inspection readiness.

The job is located at Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI, with comprehensive benefits and shift options. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent (or 2+ years technical experience) and MIG welding experience (MIG pulse/spray).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 2+ years related technical experience is required.
• 6+ months of structural MIG welding experience or current EB structural welding qualifications (MIG pulse/spray).
• Knowledge of welding procedures and various welding equipment.
• Ability to weld in horizontal, vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Must be able to work at heights and in tight spaces; able to lift.
• Must have own basic hand tools and be available for all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Weld in all positions and on various joint designs.
• Gouging of full penetration welds.
• Maintain high quality, speed, and efficiency in welding.
• Ensure final work meets internal policy standards and UT/RT criteria.
• Use pneumatic tools like grinders and wire brushes.
• Pre-heat equipment and perform gouging as required; verify weld size with gauges.
• Successfully complete RT welding test and six-month probation if selected.

Skills

Structural MIG welding

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years related technical experience

Tools

MIG welding equipment

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 will meet internal policy standards and UT / RT acceptance criteria
• Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
• Pre-heat equipment and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
• 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 or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience

• 6 plus months of structural MIG welding experience or current EB structural welding qualifications-mig pulse/spray

• 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