Steel Cutting & Forming Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Steel Processing takes raw material (plate and shapes) through a variety of cutting and forming techniques to create the parts to fabricate the Hull and Structure of our nuclear submarines. This role offers 2nd and 3rd Shift opportunities only. 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
Available to work all shifts
Ability to read Basic blueprints and interpretation for layout, forming & shipyard procedures
Ability to perform and use basic math and measuring tools to perform initial layout and verification of final dimensions
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
Effective communication with all shipmates

Nice To Haves

Construction background and/or relevant experience or training
Experience in steel forming and steel cutting
Hand/Power tool usage(grinders, sanders, hand torches, general tools)
Shipfitting, Carpentry or Metal Fabrication
Lifting and Handling (Overhead Cranes, Forklifts etc.)
CNC experience with cutting/forming equipment.
Experience with bending steel plates, oxy propane or plasma cutting equipment and band saw cutting operations
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Military

Responsibilities

Operate CNC-15 different CNC machines on the floor for plasma, laser and oxy cutting for both plate and shapes, grinder
Working with oxy propane and plasma torches to create & bend the steel plates
Forming rolls & c-frame press utilizing press brakes ranging from 65 ton to 5K ton
Trained and certified in forklift and 50 ton overhead cranes in order to maneuver steel throughout the department.