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Shipfitter - Entry level and Skilled

General Dynamics Electric Boat
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown
165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 07, 2025

Shipfitter - Entry level and Skilled


Requisition ID
2025-14085

Location
US-RI-North Kingstown

Seat Location
EB Quonset Point Facility

Trade
Building Trades

Shift
1st, 2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required
Approved Background Check

Number of Openings
50



Overview

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

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • 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.



Qualifications

Required:

  • 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 or carpentry experience
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Military/Navy experience


Skills

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


Physical Qualifications

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


Environmental Attributes

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


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