Pipe Welder Position Available In Washington, Rhode Island

Pipe Welder General Dynamics Electric Boat tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) Jun 20, 2025 Pipe Welder Requisition

ID 2025-14443

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 20

Overview Our Goal:

To produce the highest quality submarines for the protection of the American trust and future.

Our Function:

Perform welding procedures using GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)on all submarine piping systems materials, including bi-metallic welds. Duties include but not limited to: Welds on butts, sockets, boss roots, weldolets and fillets
Consumes an E.B. insert to form the root pass of a butt weld, performs 5X magnification visual inspection of pipe welds, and weld repair of excavated areas of pipe welds
Operates automatic TIG fixed head and orbital automatic welding equipment
Performs a visual inspection of finished welds 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 This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Qualifications Required:

High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
TIG welding training and/or experience
Available to work all shifts
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces (in-tank welding) and extreme temperature conditions (cold, heat) as required
Some lifting will be required
Ability to work in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
Pass an Electric Boat socket and X-Ray butt test and procedures test per training requirements
Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
Basic mathematical skills
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

TIG (GTAW, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) welding process training and/or experience
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Pipe welding training and/or experience
X-Ray pipe welding experience
Orbital welding
Nuclear welding experience
Military/Navy related experience Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work and participate in a collaborative 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 Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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