Posted 3 days ago
Sheetmetal - Entry Level and Skilled
North KingstownOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Installs and fabricates light-gauge metalwork such as ductwork, bulkheads, doors, and cabinets for submarine construction, using drawings and shop machinery in a shipyard environment.
About this role
Overview
Are you interested in learning a new trade, but don't have experience yet? OR Do you have metal fabrication, auto body, or HVAC experience and are looking for an opportunity to advance your career?
Apply today and join the team at Electric Boat, where we take pride in building the worlds’ most advanced submarines!
Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:
- Paid Training
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription coverage
- 401K plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities
Sheetmetal responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability
- Complete work assignments using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, shipyard procedures and shop machinery
- The layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of all light gage metalwork which includes air-conditioned ductwork, lockers, cabinets, prefabricated bulkheads, doors, furniture and formica
- Performing joiner work, fabricate nonstructural bulkhead doors and stainless steel trim
- Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
- Available to work all shifts
- Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
- Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
- Sheetmetal/metal fabrication experience and/or relevant training
- Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
- Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
- Military/Navy experience
- Automotive/auto body or HVAC experience
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative team environment and meet organizational goals
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, OilySkills
Auto BodyConfined Space EntryConstruction DrawingsHand ToolsHVACJoiner WorkMetal FabricationSheetmetal FabricationShop MachineryStainless Steel Trim
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