Welder - Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

3d•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear powered submarines for the US Navy and we are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth! We are looking for people who want to learn and grow within our Welding Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines. Welding at Electric Boat is performed on a wide variety of materials, using an ever growing number of welding processes. Qualification is required for each process, as welders participate in continuous training in new and traditional welding processes using both conventional and state of the art equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or 2+ years of relevant technical experience
5+ years of relevant welding experience
Must be able to work all shifts and in all environments as well as Radiological areas of the boat
Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
Willing to accept road jobs assignments
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Nice To Haves

Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs, Military Shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive experience
Candidates who have successfully completed the CT Department of Labor Eastern Workforce Investment Board Training Program
Knowledge and experience in Pipe Welding

Responsibilities

Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld guages
Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
Additional tasks as assigned