Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled

General Dynamics

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Overview:Are you interested learning a new skill in a manufacturing environment? Or, are you a skilled shipfitter looking for a new challenge, or, an experienced carpenter/fabricator who wants to take your skills to the next level?If yes, then apply today at Electric Boat and join our dedicated team 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
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages
  • Developing a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations
  • Aligning parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and templates
  • Tack-welding structural parts as required
  • Utilizing hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade
  • Ability 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
  • Basic Mathematic ability
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. Qualifications:Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical 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
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
  • Steel fabrication or carpentry experience
Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment * Basic mathematical skillsVocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programsMilitary/Navy experience Skills:Strong communication and interpersonal skillsApplicant will be required 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

General Dynamics