Steel Cutting & Forming Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat

North Kingstown, RIOn-site
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North Kingstown, RI
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On-site
Posted
Oct 8
12 days ago
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About the company

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Defense & space · 10,001+ employees

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What you'll do

  • Operate CNC machines and cutting equipment, use torches to cut and bend steel plates, and form steel using rolls and press brakes.
  • Maneuver steel throughout the department using forklifts and overhead cranes.

What you need

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or at least 2 years of related technical experience.
  • Must be available to work all shifts and able to read basic blueprints, perform basic math, and use measuring tools.
  • Education: a high school diploma

Key skills

Basic blueprintsBasic mathMeasuring toolsSteel formingSteel cuttingHand/Power tool usageCNC experienceShipfittingCarpentryMetal FabricationOverhead CranesForkliftsEffective communication

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Perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • holidays
  • Shift Premium
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

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Steel Cutting & Forming Mechanic Requisition ID 2026-21020 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 experience in Carpentry, Metal Fabrication, Shipfitting or Cranes/Forklifts....then this is an exciting career for you!!!! Steel Processing takes raw material (plate and shapes) through a variety of cutting and forming techniques to create the parts to fabricate the Hull and Structure of our nuclear submarines. 2nd and 3rd Shift opportunities only Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Operate CNC-15 different CNC machines on the floor for plasma, laser and oxy cutting for both plate and shapes, grinder Burners-working with oxy propane and plasma torches to create & bend the steel plates Formers-forming rolls & c-frame press utilizing press brakes ranging from 65 ton to 5K ton Transportation-trained and certified in forklift and 50 ton overhead cranes in order to maneuver steel throughout the department. Some of the Benefits we provide to you include: Medical, Dental, Vision 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 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 Available to work all shifts Ability to read Basic blueprints and interpretation for layout, forming & shipyard procedures Ability to perform and use basic math and measuring tools to perform initial layout and verification of final dimensions Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools Preferred: Construction background and/or relevant experience or training Experience in steel forming and steel cutting Hand/Power tool usage(grinders, sanders, hand torches, general tools) Shipfitting, Carpentry or Metal Fabrication Lifting and Handling (Overhead Cranes, Forklifts etc.) CNC experience with cutting/forming equipment. Experience with bending steel plates, oxy propane or plasma cutting equipment and band saw cutting operations Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs Military Skills Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals Effective communication with all shipmates 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, Outside, Wet Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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