Welder Fabricator -AFC Position Available In Washington, Rhode Island
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Welder Fabricator -AFC General Dynamics Electric Boat 401(k) United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) Jun 19, 2025 Welder Fabricator -AFC Requisition
ID 2025-14447
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 Have you ever wanted to join a team that builds the most sophisticated piece of machinery that plays a critical role in our nation’s defense?
Our function:
Build the outer hull of the Virginia and Columbia Class Nuclear Powered Submarines.
The How:
Encompassing both manual and mechanized pulse/spray welding processes along with shipfitting/metal fabrication functions. Duties include but are but not limited to following: Fabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull that are ready for outfitting functions; through the use of our variety of hydraulic fixtures
Following work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER’s, and SSP’s in order to produce a quality product
Pass a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse arc test (GMAPLS, GMASPS & GMASPM) prior to being granted a position after completing training Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision
Prescription Coverage
Health and Wellness Programs
401K
Commuter/Van Services
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Training
Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
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 On the job welding experience or formal welding training or EB welding qualifications
Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
Available to work all shifts
Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
Pass a destructive bend weld test, a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse test and meet minimum visual acceptance requirements
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Some lifting & overhead welding will be required
Ability to operate impact guns and high torque machinery
Basic math skills
Preferred:
Shipfitting/metal fabrication experience
EB AFC (Automated Frame & Cylinder) experience
Experience in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processes
Electric Boat apprentice programs
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Military Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment, meet organizational goals and follow all verbal and written instructions as directed 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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