AFC Welder-Fitter/Fabricator

About the role

Join a team building the most sophisticated machinery for national defense. We build the outer hull of Virginia and Columbia Class Nuclear Powered Submarines using manual and mechanized welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull ready for outfitting functions
• Follow work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER's, and SSP's to produce a quality product
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Prepare 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)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent OR 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• 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

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

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

All shifts available.

Location

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.