Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- North Kingstown, RI
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Nov 1
- Today
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
join our dedicated team building the world's most advanced submarines!
What you'll do
- Align parts using jacks, clips and wedges, blueprints and templates
- Tack-weld structural parts as required
- Use hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade
- Read and interpret company drawings, test documents, technical manuals and shipyard procedures
What you need
- 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
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints and diagrams
- Perform basic layout functions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Steel fabrication or carpentry experience (preferred)
- Experience working in construction or a manufacturing environment (preferred)
Key skills
technical manualsshipyard proceduresbasic layout functionsbasic mathematical skillscommunication and interpersonal skillssteel fabricationcarpentry
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Perks
- Paid training
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- 401K plan
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Growth opportunities
- Shift Premium
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
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Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled
Requisition ID
2026-21408
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
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
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