Welder X-Ray - General Dynamics Electric Boat

Overview:

X-ray Welders are Skilled Structural Welders that can fabricate a weld without defects to undergo a radiographic 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
• 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

 

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Electric Boat weld experience and/or training or at least 2 years welding experience and/or training from another company or Trade school
• 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 in Pulse, Spray, MIG and Stick.
• Experience with mechanized welding 
• Gouging 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 

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, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes:Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily