JOB DETAILS

X-Ray 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

X-Ray Welders are Skilled Structural Welders that can fabricate a weld without defects to undergo a radiographic X-ray inspection.

 

The Function:  This position encompasses welding on Sub safe/Hull integrity joints according to weld procedures and quality standards.

 

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Weld in all welding positions and on various joint designs
  • Gouging of full penetration welds
  • Responsibility for welding with high quality, speed, and efficiency
  • Expectation that final will meet internal policy standards and UT / RT acceptance criteria
  • Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
  • Pre-heat equipment and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
  • Selected applicants will be required to successfully complete a RT welding test along with satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period to demonstrate proficiency in X-ray welding

We are looking for passionate shipbuilders to join our team in delivering the most advance nuclear powered submarines.

 

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • HSA
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Vacation and holidays
  • Shift Premium
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Internal candidate placement will be determined by candidate's current department and or business needs.

 

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

  • 6 plus months of structural MIG welding experience or current EB structural welding qualifications-mig pulse/spray

  • Knowledge of welding procedures and various types of welding equipment 
  • Ability to work in horizontal, vertical, overhead and flat positions
  • Ability to work at heights, tightly confined spaces conditions as required
  • Available to work all shifts
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
  • Some lifting, climbing, bending will be required

Preferred:

  • Experience with Pulse, Spray and Stick
  • Experience with mechanized welding 
  • Gouging experience
  • Mirror welding experience
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice
  • Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams 
  • Strong mathematical skills 
  • Military

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals and follow all written and verbal 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
X-Ray WeldingStructural MIG WeldingGougingFabricationRadiographic InspectionPneumatic ToolsWeld GaugesPulse WeldingSpray WeldingStick WeldingMechanized WeldingMirror WeldingBlueprint ReadingMathematical SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborative Teamwork
Categories
TradesManufacturingEngineeringConstruction
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionHSA401K PlanPaid VacationPaid HolidaysShift PremiumHealth And Wellness ProgramsCommuter/Van Services/RiptaTuition Reimbursement ProgramAdvancement OpportunitiesSafety Boot Reimbursement Program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform high-quality structural welding on submarine hull integrity joints to meet strict radiographic and ultrasonic inspection standards. Responsibilities include gouging full penetration welds and using pneumatic tools to ensure defect-free fabrication.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
9292
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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