Steel Cutting & Forming Mechanic

General Dynamics

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Overview:Do you have experience in Carpentry, Metal Fabrication, Shipfitting or Cranes/Forklifts....then this is an exciting career for you!!!!Steel Processing takes raw material (plate and shapes) through a variety of cutting and forming techniques to create the parts to fabricate the Hull and Structure of our nuclear submarines.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Operate CNC-15 different CNC machines on the floor for plasma, laser and oxy cutting for both plate and shapes, grinder
  • Burners-working with oxy propane and plasma torches to create & bend the steel plates
  • Formers-forming rolls & c-frame press utilizing press brakes ranging from 65 ton to 5K ton
Transportation-trained and certified in forklift and 50 ton overhead cranes in order to maneuver steel throughout the department.Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Vacation and holidays
  • Shift Premium
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. Qualifications:Required:High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience * Available to work all shifts
  • Ability to read Basic blueprints and interpretation for layout, forming & shipyard procedures
  • Ability to perform and use basic math and measuring tools to perform initial layout and verification of final dimensions
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
  • Construction background and/or relevant experience or training
  • Experience in steel forming and steel cutting
  • Hand/Power tool usage(grinders, sanders, hand torches, general tools)
  • Shipfitting, Carpentry or Metal Fabrication
  • Lifting and Handling (Overhead Cranes, Forklifts etc.)
  • CNC experience with cutting/forming equipment.
  • Experience with bending steel plates, oxy propane or plasma cutting equipment and band saw cutting operations
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Military
Skills:
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
  • Strong and effective communication with all shipmates
Physical Qualifications: Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes: Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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