Pipe Welder

General Dynamics Electric Boat • North Kingstown, RI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pipe Welder performs GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) on submarine piping systems made of various materials, including bi-metallic welds. Work includes welding pipe joints and fittings, forming root passes, inspecting and repairing welds, and operating automatic TIG welding equipment. The position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and requires availability to work all shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a minimum of 2 years of related technical experience.
• Formal GTAW/TIG welding training and/or on-the-job experience.
• Availability to work all shifts.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces including in-tank welding, and in extreme cold or heat as required.
• Ability to perform some lifting.
• 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.
• Must possess basic hand tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and meet organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

• TIG (GTAW) welding process training and/or experience.
• Vocational, technical, or community college education, or participation in an apprentice program.
• Pipe welding training and/or experience.
• X-Ray pipe welding experience.
• Orbital welding experience.
• Nuclear welding experience.
• Military/Navy-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Weld butts, sockets, boss roots, weldolets, and fillets.
• Use an E.B. insert to form the root pass of a butt weld.
• Perform 5X magnification visual inspections of pipe welds.
• Repair excavated areas of pipe welds.
• Operate automatic TIG fixed-head and orbital automatic welding equipment.
• Perform visual inspections of finished welds.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Shift differential for second and third shifts
• Health and wellness programs
• Commuter/van services/RIPTA
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Safety boot reimbursement program
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

What This Job Offers

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