Welder - Entry Level

Responsibilities for this Position

Welder - Entry Level

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job :

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 100

Category: Building Trades

EB Quonset Point Facility

Are you interested in welding but don't have training or experience? This is a great opportunity.

No welding experience or training required.
Paid training provided!

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.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
• 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:

• Vocational, Technical, Community College or Apprentice programs
• Experience and/or training 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

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.