General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

X-Ray Welder

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorth Kingstown, RI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent, or at least two years of related technical experience.
At least six months of structural MIG welding experience or current EB structural welding qualifications in MIG pulse/spray.
Knowledge of welding procedures and various types of welding equipment.
Ability to weld in horizontal, vertical, overhead, and flat positions.
Ability to work at heights and in tightly confined spaces as required.
Availability to work all shifts.
Possession of basic hand tools.
Ability to perform lifting, climbing, and bending as required.
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively in a team environment, meet organizational goals, and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Weld in all positions and on various joint designs.
Gouge full-penetration welds.
Produce welds with high quality, speed, and efficiency.
Ensure completed welds meet internal policy standards and UT/RT acceptance criteria.
Use pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, and wire brushes.
Use preheat equipment and carbon/arc gouging, and verify weld size using weld gauges.
Successfully complete an RT welding test and a six-month probationary period to demonstrate proficiency in X-ray welding.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with pulse, spray, and stick welding.
Experience with mechanized welding.
Gouging experience.
Mirror welding experience.
Vocational, technical, or community college education, or apprenticeship experience.
Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents, and diagrams.
Strong mathematical skills.
Military experience.

Overview

X-Ray Welders are Skilled Structural Welders that can fabricate a weld without defects to undergo a radiography X-ray inspection.

The Function: This position encompasses welding on Sub safe/Hull integrity joints according to weld procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Weld in all welding positions and on various joint designs
Gouging of full penetration welds
Responsibility for welding with high quality, speed, and efficiency
Expectation that final will meet internal policy standards and UT / RT acceptance criteria
Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
Pre-heat equipment and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
Selected applicants will be required to successfully complete a RT welding test along with satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period to demonstrate proficiency in X-ray welding

We are looking for passionate shipbuilders to join our team in delivering the most advance nuclear powered submarines.

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA
401K Plan
Paid Vacation and holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Advancement Opportunities
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Internal candidate placement will be determined by candidate's current department and or business needs.

This position is 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
Minimum of 6 months structural MIG welding experience or current EB structural welding qualifications-MIG pulse/spray
Knowledge of welding procedures and various types of welding equipment
Ability to work in horizontal, vertical, overhead and flat positions
Ability to work at heights, tightly confined spaces conditions as required
Available to work all shifts
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Some lifting, climbing, bending will be required

Preferred:

Experience with Pulse, Spray and Stick
Experience with mechanized welding
Gouging experience
Mirror welding experience
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice
Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
Strong mathematical skills
Military experience

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals and follow all written and verbal instructions as directed

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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