Welder - Training or Experience

General Dynamics

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Overview:Do you have welding experience or training? If so, this is a great opportunity.Apply today to this welding position and become part of the welding team that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines!Welding experience or formal training required.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 the following:
  • Welding on a wide variety of materials, using an ever-growing number of weld processes
  • Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
  • Participation in continuous training in traditional, and new welding processes, using both conventional and state-of-the art equipment (Qualification required for each process)
  • Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
  • Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
  • Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
  • Additional tasks as assigned
This position in 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
  • 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 be able to pass destructive bend weld test after training
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
  • MIG Welding experience or training
  • Structural welding experience
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Military/Navy experience
  • Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
Physical Qualifications: Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes: Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

General Dynamics