Welder - Experienced or with Formal Training

Duties

• Welding on a wide variety of materials, using an ever-growing number of weld processes
• Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
• Participation in continuous training in traditional, and new welding processes, using both conventional and state-of-the-art equipment (Qualification required for each process)
• Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
• Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
• Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
• Additional tasks as assigned

  Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401K plan with up to 6% employer match
  • Paid vacations and holidays
  • Growth opportunities
  • Shift Premium
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Carpool/Van Service/RIPTA
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

  Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
  • Welding experience or formal welding training
  • Available to work all shifts
  • Able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required
  • Must be able to pass destructive bend weld test after training
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
  • Preferred MIG Welding experience or training
  • Structural welding experience
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Military/Navy experience
  • Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams

  Skills

  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

  Physical Qualifications

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

  Environmental Attributes

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

  Location

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