General Dynamics-posted 10 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
North Kingstown, RI
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

The Welder 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.

  • Fabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull that are ready for outfitting functions through the use of hydraulic fixtures.
  • Follow work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER's, and SSP's 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.
  • High school diploma/GED 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
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