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 not limited to following:

This position entails fabrication & welding plus all tasks associated with the steel trade
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
Reading and interpreting blueprints, welding symbols and fabrication drawing
Preparing steel surfaces per drawing specifications for fabrication & welding of frames & cylinders
Pass a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse arc test (GMAPLS, GMASPS & GMASPM) to remain in the position after completing training

Benefits

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:

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

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

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