AFC Welder-Fitter/Fabricator

General Dynamics

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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 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 after completing training
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 or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experienceOn 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 requirementsIndividuals are required to possess their own basic hand toolsSome lifting & overhead welding will be requiredAbility to operate impact guns and high torque machinery * Basic math skillsPreferred:Shipfitting/metal fabrication experienceEB AFC (Automated Frame & Cylinder) experienceExperience in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processesElectric Boat apprentice programs * Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Military
Skills:Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a collaborative and team environment, meet organizational goals and follow all verbal and written instructions as directed 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

General Dynamics