Shipfitter- entry level and skilled Position Available In Washington, Rhode Island

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) Jun 15, 2025 Shipfitter- entry level and skilled Requisition

ID 2025-15180

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
Utilizing hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade
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/GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
Relevant shipfitting metal fabrication, carpentry or formal training
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:

Steel fabrication or carpentry experience
Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
Basic mathematical skills
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 Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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