Pipefitter – Entry Level and Skilled Position Available In Washington, Rhode Island

Pipefitter – Entry Level and Skilled General Dynamics Electric Boat tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) Jun 21, 2025 Pipefitter – Entry Level and Skilled Requisition

ID 2025-14510

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 120 Overview Do you have plumbing and/or HVAC experience and are looking for a career with opportunities to grow? Apply today and join the team at Electric Boat, where we take pride in building the worlds’ most advanced submarines! Some of the Benefits we provide to you include: Paid Training
Medical, Dental, Vision
Prescription coverage
401K plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities Pipefitter Responsibilities:

Fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship’s liquids and gasses at various pressures. Pipefitters use measurement, fit-up bending, and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances. Familiarity with pipe bending requirements, bolting and welding pipe hangers to support systems & pipe detail fabrication is helpful.

Duties include:

Pipe fit-up which may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints
Working with very small tubing to very large diameter piping
Working with various systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high and low pressure air, high and low pressure steam, sea water, chilled water, and potable water
Grooming systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections
Cutting pipe using saws and pipe cutters and fit pipe using consumable inserts
Cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of piping components This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications Required:

High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
Related experience or relevant formal training
Available to work all shifts
Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
Pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC experience or training
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
Related 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, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Wet Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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