Nuclear Construction Shielding Mechanic

Construction/Carpentry/Painting Experience

Are you looking for a new opportunity to advance your career? If you have experience in construction, carpentry, or painting, apply today!

About the Role

Become part of the team at Electric Boat, where we take pride in building the world's most advanced submarines. Nuclear Construction Shielding Mechanics are responsible for cutting, fitting, and installing lead and plastic shielding to support submarine construction.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and fitting shielding using carpentry tools such as; band-saws, table saws, planers, jointers, routers, paint brush, rollers, spray paint equipment and various pneumatic tools
• Use of handheld tools including chipping hammers, grinders, nail guns and burr tools
• Stud shooting and sound dampening installation
• Read and interpret plans and shipyard procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
• Carpentry experience or training and/or construction experience (or relevant work experience)
• Basic mathematical skills
• Able to work in confined spaces, heights and extreme temperature conditions as required
• Able to work all shifts
• Ability to qualify for Lead and Poly installation
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Qualifications

• Preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Ability to interpret shipyard procedures, drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Experience in finished carpentry, auto body, painting and coatings
• Current shielding qualifications
• Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
• Military/Navy experience

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commute/Van Services (RIPTA)
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunities

Location

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

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Light Lifting
• Middle Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Twisting

Environmental Attributes

• Acids or Alkalis
• Cold
• Dusty
• Fumes
• Hot
• Inside
• Noise
• Oily
• Wet