JOB DETAILS

AFC Welder-Fitter/Fabricator

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

Have you ever wanted to join a team that builds the most sophisticated piece of machinery that plays a critical role in our nation’s defense?

 

Our function:  Build the outer hull of the Virginia and Columbia Class Nuclear Powered Submarines.

 

The How:  Encompassing both manual and mechanized pulse/spray welding processes along with shipfitting/metal fabrication functions. 

 

Duties include but are not limited to following:

 

  • This position entails fabrication & welding plus all tasks associated with the steel trade
  • Fabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull that are ready for outfitting functions; through the use of our variety of hydraulic fixtures
  • Following work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER's, and SSP's in order to produce a quality product
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, welding symbols and fabrication drawing 
  • Preparing steel surfaces per drawing specifications for fabrication & welding of frames & cylinders
  • Pass a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse arc test (GMAPLS, GMASPS & GMASPM) to remain in the position after completing training

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • 401K
  • Commuter/Van Services
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Paid Training
  • Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
  • Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

 

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

  • On the job welding experience or formal welding training or EB welding qualifications
  • Ability to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
  • Available to work all shifts
  • Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
  • Pass a destructive bend weld test, a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse test and meet minimum visual acceptance requirements
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
  • Some lifting & overhead welding will be required 
  • Ability to operate impact guns and high torque machinery
  • Basic math skills 

Preferred:

  • Shipfitting/metal fabrication experience 
  • EB AFC (Automated Frame & Cylinder) experience 
  • Experience in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processes 
  • Electric Boat apprentice programs
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
  • Military

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment, meet organizational goals and follow all verbal and written instructions as directed

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
Manual WeldingMechanized Pulse/Spray WeldingShipfittingMetal FabricationBlueprint ReadingWelding SymbolsSteel FabricationHydraulic FixturesSemi-automatic WeldingTechnical Manual InterpretationBasic MathOverhead Welding
Categories
TradesManufacturingEngineeringConstruction
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionPrescription CoverageHealth and Wellness Programs401KCommuter/Van ServicesPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid TrainingShift DifferentialProfessional Development and Advancement Opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Fabricate frames and cylinders for the pressure hulls of nuclear-powered submarines using manual and mechanized welding processes. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints and using hydraulic fixtures to produce quality steel components.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
9292
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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