Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled

Are you interested learning a new skill in a manufacturing environment? Or, are you a skilled ship fitter 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!

• 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

• 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 mathematical ability

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

• 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

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

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

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

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