General Dynamics Electric Boat

Welder Fabricator AFC


PayCompetitive
LocationNorth Kingstown/Rhode Island
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 14349

      Overview

      Have you ever wanted to join a team that builds the most sophisticated piece of machinery that plays a critical role in our nation’s defense?

      Our function: Build the outer hull of the Virginia and Columbia Class Nuclear Powered Submarines.

      The How: Encompassing both manual and mechanized pulse/spray welding processes along with shipfitting/metal fabrication functions.

      Duties include but are but not limited to following:

      • Fabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull that are ready for outfitting functions; through the use of our variety of hydraulic fixtures
      • Following work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER's, and SSP's in order 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

      Benefits

      • 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

      This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

      Qualifications

      Required:

      • 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

      Preferred:

      • 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

      Skills

      • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
      • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment, meet organizational goals and follow all verbal and written instructions as directed

      Physical Qualifications

      Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

      Environmental Attributes

      Acids or Alkalis, Outside, Wet
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