JOB DETAILS

Welder - Experienced or with Formal Training

CompanyGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat
LocationNorth Kingstown
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 9, 2026
About The Company
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
About the Role

Overview

Do you have welding experience or training? If so, this is a great opportunity.

 

Apply today to this welding position and become part of the welding team that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines!

 

Welding experience or formal training required.

 

 

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • 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 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

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

Qualifications

Required

  • 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
  • Ability 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, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily
Key Skills
GmawSmawMig WeldingStructural WeldingPneumatic ToolsOxy-fuel Pre-heatCarbon Arc GougingWeld GaugesReading Weld SymbolsTechnical Manual InterpretationBlueprint ReadingCommunication SkillsCollaborationMathematical SkillsFabricationInstallation
Categories
TradesManufacturingConstructionEngineering
Benefits
Paid TrainingMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401k PlanEmployer MatchPaid VacationsPaid HolidaysGrowth OpportunitiesShift PremiumHealth And Wellness ProgramsCommuter Van ServiceTuition Reimbursement ProgramsSafety Boot Reimbursement Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform welding on various materials using GMAW and SMAW processes for the fabrication and installation of advanced submarines. Utilize pneumatic tools and gouging equipment while interpreting weld symbols and technical work packages.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
9292
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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