Welder - Experienced or Formal Training
About The Position
The Welder works on a welding team building submarines at the Quonset Point Facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The role involves welding a wide variety of materials using multiple welding processes and fabricating and installing submarine structural assemblies. The employee participates in ongoing training in traditional and new welding processes and must qualify for each process. Work may involve pneumatic tools, oxy/fuel preheating, carbon/arc gouging, and verifying weld size. The position requires reading and interpreting weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages, along with completing additional assigned tasks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or at least 2 years of related technical experience.
- Welding experience or formal welding training.
- Available to work all shifts.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required.
- Must pass a destructive bend weld test after training.
- Must possess basic hand tools.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet organizational goals.
Nice To Haves
- MIG welding experience or training.
- Structural welding experience.
- Vocational, technical, or community college education, or participation in an apprenticeship program.
- Experience in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Military or Navy experience.
- Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents, and diagrams.
Responsibilities
- Weld a wide variety of materials using an increasing range of welding processes.
- Weld structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during submarine construction fabrication and installation.
- Participate in continuous training in traditional and new welding processes using conventional and state-of-the-art equipment, and qualify for each process.
- Use pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, and wire brushes.
- Perform oxy/fuel preheating and carbon/arc gouging, and verify weld size using weld gauges.
- Read and interpret weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages.
- Complete additional tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Growth opportunities
- Shift premium
- Health and wellness programs
- Commuter van service/RIPTA
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Safety boot reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
