Posted 3 days ago
Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled
North KingstownOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Performs layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural components and deck packages for submarine construction, using blueprints, templates, and welding operations in a manufacturing shipyard environment.
About this role
Overview
Are you interested learning a new skill in a manufacturing environment? Or, are you a skilled shipfitter looking for a new challenge, or, an experienced carpenter/fabricator who wants to take your skills to the next level?
If yes, then apply today at Electric Boat and join our dedicated team building the world's most advanced submarines!
Benefits include:
- 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
- Commuter Van Service/RIPTA
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages
- Developing a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations
- Aligning parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and templates
- Tack-welding structural parts as required
- Utilizing hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade
- Ability to read and interpret written policies, procedures and guidelines as work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures
- Basic Mathematic ability
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
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
- Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
- Steel fabrication or carpentry experience
- Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
- Basic mathematical skills
- Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
- Military/Navy experience
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and 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
Basic MathematicsBlueprint ReadingBurningCarpentryGrindingHand ToolsLayoutPower ToolsSteel FabricationTack WeldingTechnical Manual InterpretationWelding
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