Steel Cutting & Forming Mechanic Entry Level & Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Steel Processing takes raw material, including plate and shapes, through cutting and forming techniques to create parts used to fabricate the hull and structure of nuclear submarines. On-the-job training is provided, and no experience is required. The role has second- and third-shift opportunities and 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.
Availability to work all shifts.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints for layout, forming, and shipyard procedures.
Ability to perform basic math and use measuring tools for initial layout and verification of final dimensions.
Must possess personal basic hand tools.
Ability to work collaboratively in a 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.
Experience using hand and power tools, including grinders, sanders, hand torches, and general tools.
Experience in shipfitting, carpentry, or metal fabrication.
Experience with lifting and handling equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts.
CNC experience with cutting or forming equipment.
Experience bending steel plates, using oxy-propane or plasma cutting equipment, and operating band saws.
Education or training through vocational, technical, or community colleges, or apprentice programs.
Military experience.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC machines for plasma, laser, and oxy cutting of plate and shapes, as well as grinders.
Use oxy-propane and plasma torches to cut and bend steel plates.
Form steel using forming rolls and C-frame presses, including press brakes ranging from 65 tons to 5,000 tons.
Train and become certified to operate forklifts and 50-ton overhead cranes to move steel throughout the department.