Pipe Welder

Pipe Welder General Dynamics Electric Boat tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown 165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map) Apr 01, 2026 Pipe Welder Requisition

ID 2026-18432

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 Relocation Assistance provided to qualified candidates. 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 Formal

GTAW/TIG

welding training and/or on the job 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! Click here to get started.