General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Welder – Entry Level

Welding & Metal FabricationPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeNorth Kingstown, RI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent, or a minimum of two years of related technical experience, is required.
The employee must be available to work all shifts.
The employee must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required.
The employee must be able to pass a destructive bend weld test after training.
The employee is required to possess their own basic hand tools.
The employee must be able to perform climbing, crawling, kneeling, light and medium lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
The employee must be able to work in cold, dry, dusty, fume-filled, hot, noisy, and oily environments.

Responsibilities

Weld a wide variety of materials using an increasing number of weld processes.
Weld structural assemblies using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) during submarine construction fabrication and installation.
Participate in continuous training in traditional and new welding processes using conventional and state-of-the-art equipment; qualification is required for each process.
Use pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, and wire brushes.
Perform oxy/fuel pre-heating and carbon/arc gouging, and verify weld size using weld gauges.
Read and interpret weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages.
Complete additional tasks as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Vocational, technical, community college, or apprentice program experience.
Experience and/or training in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment.
Basic mathematical skills.
Military or Navy experience.
Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents, and diagrams.

Overview

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

Apply today to this entry level welding position, we will provide paid training and become part of the welding team at Electric Boat that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines!

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.

Qualifications

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
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

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

About the Company

General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

General Dynamics builds warships, nuclear submarines, combat vehicles, and munitions for the U.S. military and allied governments, plus Gulfstream business jets for corporations and private owners. Gulfstream designs large, long-range jets and maintains them through its own service centers and completion shops. A separate technologies arm runs IT, cybersecurity, and command-and-control systems for defense and federal civilian agencies. The company earns its money from multiyear government contracts for ships, vehicles, and services, and the rest from selling and servicing jets. General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1952

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