Shipfitter - Metal Fabricator - General Dynamics Corporation

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Shipfitter - Metal Fabricator

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2024-12638
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 30
Category: Building Trades
EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

Are you a skilled shipfitter looking for a new challenge? Or, are you a 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

Duties include:

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
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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Required:

1 plus years related experience or relevant training
High school diploma or equivalent
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:

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

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General Dynamics Corporation

05/19/2024

North Kingstown,RI