X-Ray Shipfitter - General Dynamics Electric Boat

Overview:

The X-Ray Shipfitter is required to interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability.

 

Apply today at Electric Boat and become part of a team that takes pride in 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, but are not limited to:

• Fitting Hull butts, critical inserts and penetrations
• Layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages
• Will need to develop a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations
• Will be required to align parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and templates
• Tack-weld structural parts as required
• Must be able 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
• Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Shipfitting, metal fabrication and/or relevant experience
• 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
• Basic mathematical skills
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

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

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability 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, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes:Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily