JOB DETAILS

Pipe Welder

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

Our Goal:  To produce the highest quality submarines for the protection of the American trust and future.

 

Our Function: Perform welding procedures using GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)on all submarine piping systems materials, including bi-metallic welds.

 

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Welds on butts, sockets, boss roots, weldolets and fillets
  • Consumes an E.B. insert to form the root pass of a butt weld, performs  5X magnification visual inspection of pipe welds, and weld repair of excavated areas of pipe welds
  • Operates automatic TIG fixed head and orbital automatic welding equipment
  • Performs a visual inspection of finished welds

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 

Relocation Assistance provided to qualified candidates.

 

This position is 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
  • Formal GTAW/TIG welding training and/or on the job experience
  • Available to work all shifts
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces (in-tank welding) and extreme temperature conditions (cold, heat) as required
  • Some lifting will be required
  • Ability to work in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Pass an Electric Boat socket and X-Ray butt test and procedures test per training requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams 
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

  • TIG (GTAW, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) welding process training and/or experience
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Pipe welding training and/or experience 
  • X-Ray pipe welding experience
  • Orbital welding
  • Nuclear welding experience
  • Military/Navy related experience

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work and participate in a collaborative 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
GTAWTIG WeldingPipe WeldingOrbital WeldingVisual InspectionBlueprint ReadingX-Ray TestingBi-metallic WeldingTechnical Manual InterpretationMathematical SkillsCommunicationCollaboration
Categories
TradesManufacturingEngineeringConstruction
Benefits
Paid TrainingMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePrescription Coverage401K PlanPaid VacationPaid HolidaysShift DifferentialHealth And Wellness ProgramsCommuter/Van Services/RiptaTuition Reimbursement ProgramSafety Boot Reimbursement ProgramProfessional Development And Advancement OpportunitiesRelocation Assistance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform GTAW welding on submarine piping systems, including butts, sockets, and fillets. Responsibilities include operating automatic TIG equipment and conducting visual inspections of finished welds.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
9292
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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