AFC Welder-Fitter/Fabricator

General Dynamics • North Kingstown, RI

126d

About The Position

The AFC Welder-Fitter/Fabricator position at Electric Boat involves building the outer hull of the Virginia and Columbia Class Nuclear Powered Submarines. This role encompasses both manual and mechanized pulse/spray welding processes along with shipfitting and metal fabrication functions. The position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent or a minimum of 2 years related technical experience.
• On the job welding experience or formal welding training or EB welding qualifications.
• Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents, and diagrams.
• Available to work all shifts.
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces, and extreme temperature conditions as required.
• Pass a destructive bend weld test, a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse test, and meet minimum visual acceptance requirements.
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools.
• Some lifting & overhead welding will be required.
• Ability to operate impact guns and high torque machinery.
• Basic math skills.

Nice To Haves

• Shipfitting/metal fabrication experience.
• EB AFC (Automated Frame & Cylinder) experience.
• Experience in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processes.
• Electric Boat apprentice programs.
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs.
• Military experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull that are ready for outfitting functions through the use of a variety of hydraulic fixtures.
• Follow work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER's, and SSP's in order to produce a quality product.
• Pass a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse arc test (GMAPLS, GMASPS & GMASPM) prior to being granted a position after completing training.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Prescription Coverage.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• 401K.
• Commuter/Van Services.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays.
• Paid Training.
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift.
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED