Pipe Welder

General Dynamics Electric Boat • North Kingstown, RI

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform welding procedures using GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) on all submarine piping systems materials, including bi-metallic welds. This role is crucial for producing high-quality submarines for the protection of the American trust and future. 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
• Formal GTAW/TIG welding training and/or on the job experience
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces (in-tank welding) and extreme temperature conditions (cold, heat) as required
• Some lifting will be required
• Ability to work in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
• Pass an Electric Boat socket and X-Ray butt test and procedures test per training requirements
• Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Basic mathematical skills
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and participate in a collaborative team environment and meet organizational goals

Nice To Haves

• TIG (GTAW, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) welding process training and/or experience
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Pipe welding training and/or experience
• X-Ray pipe welding experience
• Orbital welding
• Nuclear welding experience
• Military/Navy related experience

Responsibilities

• Welds on butts, sockets, boss roots, weldolets and fillets
• Consumes an E.B. insert to form the root pass of a butt weld
• Performs 5X magnification visual inspection of pipe welds
• Performs weld repair of excavated areas of pipe welds
• Operates automatic TIG fixed head and orbital automatic welding equipment
• Performs a visual inspection of finished welds

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription coverage
• 401K plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Relocation Assistance provided to qualified candidates

What This Job Offers

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