General Dynamics Electric Boat

X-Ray Shipfitter

Requisition ID
2024-13813
Location
US-RI-North Kingstown
Seat Location
EB Quonset Point Facility
Trade
Building Trades
Shift
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Security Clearance Required
Approved Background Check
Number of Openings
6

Overview

The X-Ray Shipfitters are required to interpret construction drawings/blueprints plus have a good working knowledge of steel fabrication.

 

Apply today at Electric Boat and become part of a team that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines!

 

Benefits include:

  • Paid training
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401K 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

 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Fitting Hull butts, critical inserts and penetrations
  • Layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages
  • Will need to develop a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations
  • Will be required to align parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and templates
  • Tack-weld structural parts as required
  • Must be able to read and interpret written policies, procedures and guidelines as work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures
  • Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces

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

Qualifications

Required:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Shipfitting, metal fabrication and/or relevant experience
  • Available to work all shifts
  • Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

  • Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment 
  • Metal fabrication experience 
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Military/Navy experience

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

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