Welder - Entry Level

Company: General Dynamics Electric Boat
Location: Hartford
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewHave you ever wanted to be part of something that truly matters?

Do you have a desire to help our Military?

Are you someone who takes pride in their work?

At General Dynamics Electric Boat - We deliver the advantage that protects Our Sailors, Our Families, and Our Freedom!

Applying for a position with General Dynamics Electric Boat means you are a purpose driven collaborator that will be devoted to our mission of providing the United States Navy with the most superior nuclear submarines in the world. We consider all highly motivated applicants that strive to reach their fullest potential. Joining our team means you become part of a 100 year legacy of dedicated Americans that have left their mark on the continued freedom of this great country. We welcome you the opportunity to leave yours!

General Dynamics Ethos & Corporate Responsibility

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• Supporting Service Members
  
• Supporting Communities
  
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  Job DescriptionWelders are required to weld structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation sequence of submarine construction. Welding at Electric Boat is performed on a wide variety of materials, using an ever growing number of welding processes. Qualification is required for each process, as welders participate in continuous training in new and traditional welding processes using both conventional and state of the art equipment. Assignments will also include use of various pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc. Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging duties will be performed as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges. Applicants will be required to read and interpret weld symbols, technique sheets and work packages.
  
  This position is located in North Kingstown, RIEducation/ ExperienceRequired:
  
  
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  • Less than 1 year of experience and/or less than 1 year of training related to welding
    
  • Must be able to work all shifts
    
  • Required to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions
    
  • Must possess basic mathematical skills
    
  • Must be able to pass destructive bend weld test and meet minimum visual acceptance requirements
    
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
    
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    • High school diploma/GED preferred. Additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
      
    • Previous welding experience or training
      
    • Previous experience or training in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processes
      
    • Previous Electric Boat welding experience
      
    • Previous experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
      
      
    • Military/Navy experience preferred. Previous metal fabrication experience and military shipbuilding experience
      
    • Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
      
      
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      • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
        
      • Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
        
        
        Physical QualificationsClimbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
        
        Environmental AttributesAcids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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