Nuclear Construction Shielding Mechanic
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- North Kingstown, RI
- Posted
- Oct 26
- 1 day ago
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
Become part of the team at Electric Boat, where we take pride in building the world's most advanced submarines.
What you'll do
- Cut, fit, and install lead and plastic shielding
- Install stud shooting and sound dampening
- Cut and fit shielding using carpentry tools
- Use handheld tools including chipping hammers, grinders, nail guns and burr tools
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
- Carpentry experience or training and/or construction experience (or relevant work experience)
- Basic mathematical skills
- Able to work in confined spaces, heights and extreme temperature conditions as required
- Available to work all shifts
- Ability to qualify for Lead and Poly installation
- Ability to interpret shipyard procedures, drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams (preferred)
- Experience in finished carpentry, auto body, painting and coatings (preferred)
- Education: a high school diploma or an associate degree
Key skills
CarpentryBasic mathematical skillsRead and interpret plansStrong communicationInterpersonal skills
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Perks
- Paid Training
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Shift Premium
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
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Nuclear Construction Shielding Mechanic
Requisition ID
2026-18178
Location
US-RI-North Kingstown
Seat Location
EB Quonset Point Facility
Trade
Building Trades
Shift
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Security Clearance Required
Approved Background Check
Overview
Do you have construction, carpentry, or painting experience?
Are you looking for a new opportunity to advance your career?
Apply today!
Become part of the team at Electric Boat, where we take pride in building the world's most advanced submarines.
Nuclear Construction Shielding Mechanics are responsible for cutting, fitting, and installing lead and plastic shielding to support submarine construction. This work requires a skilled crafts-person with an aptitude to learn and the ability to visualize a job from start to finish. Mechanics will receive job-specific training and will receive qualifications to perform each process after a demonstration of ability.
Work includes:
Stud shooting and sound dampening installation
Cutting and fitting shielding using carpentry tools such as; band-saws, table saws, planers, jointers, routers, paint brush, rollers, spray paint equipment and various pneumatic tools
Use of handheld tools including chipping hammers, grinders, nail guns and burr tools
Applicants must be able to read and interpret plans and shipyard procedures.
Some of the
Benefits
we provide to you include:
Paid Training
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with up to 6% employer match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/Van Services (RIPTA)
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Growth Opportunities
Location:
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
Carpentry experience or training and/or construction experience (or relevant work experience)
Basic mathematical skills
Able to work in confined spaces, heights and extreme
temperature conditions as required
Available to work all shifts
Ability to qualify for Lead and Poly installation
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
Preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Ability to interpret shipyard procedures, drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
Experience in finished carpentry, auto body, painting and coatings
Current shielding qualifications
Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
Military/Navy experience
Skills
Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals. Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Wet
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