X-Ray Welder Position Available In Washington, Rhode Island

X-Ray Welder General Dynamics Electric Boat tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) Jun 24, 2025 X-Ray Welder Requisition

ID 2025-15196

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 X-Ray Welders are Skilled Structural Welders that can fabricate a weld without defects to undergo a radiographic X-ray inspection.

The Function:

This position encompasses welding on Sub safe/Hull integrity joints according to weld procedures and quality standards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Weld in all welding positions and on various joint designs
Gouging of full penetration welds
Responsibility for welding with high quality, speed, and efficiency
Expectation that final will meet internal policy standards and UT / RT acceptance criteria
Selected applicants will be required to successfully complete a RT welding test along with satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period to demonstrate proficiency in X-ray welding We are looking for passionate shipbuilders to join our team in delivering the most advance nuclear powered submarines. Some of the Benefits we provide to you include: Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA
401K Plan
Paid Vacation and holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Advancement Opportunities
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program Internal candidate placement will be determined by candidate’s current department and or business needs. 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 6 plus months of structural MIG welding experience or EB structural welding qualifications Knowledge of welding procedures and various types of welding equipment
Ability to work in horizontal, vertical, overhead and flat positions
Ability to work at heights, tightly confined spaces conditions as required
Available to work all shifts
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Some lifting, climbing, bending will be required

Preferred:

Experience with Pulse, Spray and Stick
Experience with mechanized welding
Gouging experience
Mirror welding experience
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice
Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
Strong mathematical skills
Military Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals and follow all written and verbal instructions as directed 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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