AFC Welder-Fitter/Fabricator

General Dynamics Electric Boat • North Kingstown, RI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The AFC Welder-Fitter/Fabricator helps build the outer hulls of Virginia and Columbia Class nuclear-powered submarines. The work combines manual and mechanized pulse/spray welding with shipfitting and metal fabrication tasks associated with the steel trade. The role fabricates frames and cylinders for pressure hulls using hydraulic fixtures and follows work packages, fixture setup sheets, drawings, ERs, and SSPs to produce quality products. The position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a minimum of two years of related technical experience.
• On-the-job welding experience or formal welding training.
• Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents, and diagrams.
• Availability to work all shifts.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required.
• Pass a destructive bend weld test and semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse tests, and meet minimum visual acceptance requirements.
• Possess basic hand tools.
• Ability to perform some lifting and overhead welding.
• Ability to operate impact guns and high-torque machinery.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, meet organizational goals, and follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Shipfitting or metal fabrication experience.
• Experience in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processes.
• Training through a vocational, technical, or community college, or an apprentice program.
• Military experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld, performing tasks associated with the steel trade.
• Fabricate frames and cylinders for pressure hulls using hydraulic fixtures, ready for outfitting functions.
• Follow work packages, fixture setup sheets, drawings, ERs, and SSPs to produce a quality product.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Prepare steel surfaces to drawing specifications for fabrication and welding.
• Pass required semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse arc tests to remain in the position after training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Prescription coverage.
• Health and wellness programs.
• 401(k).
• Commuter/van services.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid training.
• Shift differential for second and third shifts.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED