Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled

General Dynamics Electric BoatGeneral Dynamics Electric BoatNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
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Posted

9/2/2026

Employment

Full time

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The shipfitter is responsible for the layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural components and foundations for submarines. They must align parts using blueprints and templates while performing tack-welding and utilizing various power and hand tools.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or at least two years of related technical experience. The role requires the ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in extreme temperatures, along with the ability to interpret technical manuals and blueprints.

Key skills

ShipfittingSteel fabricationBlueprint readingTack-weldingLayoutAssemblyInstallationBurning operationsGrinding operationsMathematicsCarpentryTechnical manual interpretationPower toolsHand toolsCommunicationTeamwork

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Education requirements

high school

About General Dynamics Electric Boat

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employees

9,769

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

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.

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Job categories

ManufacturingTradesEngineeringConstruction

Description

Overview Are you interested learning a new skill in a manufacturing environment? Or, are you a skilled shipfitter looking for a new challenge, or, an experienced carpenter/fabricator who wants to take your skills to the next level? If yes, then apply today at Electric Boat and join our dedicated team building the world's most advanced submarines! 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 Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages Developing a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations Aligning parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and templates Tack-welding structural parts as required Utilizing hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade Ability to read and interpret written policies, procedures and guidelines as work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures Basic Mathematic ability 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 Available to work all shifts Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools Preferred: Steel fabrication or carpentry experience Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment Basic mathematical skills Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs Military/Navy experience Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Applicant will be required 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

Requirements

  • Shipfitting
  • Steel fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Tack-welding
  • Layout
  • Assembly
  • Installation
  • Burning operations
  • Grinding operations
  • Mathematics
  • Carpentry
  • Technical manual interpretation
  • Power tools
  • Hand tools
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employer match
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid holidays
  • Growth opportunities
  • Shift premium
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Commuter van service
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Safety boot reimbursement

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