Steel Cutting & Forming Mechanic
General Dynamics Electric Boat
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- Location
- North Kingstown, RI
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 8
- 12 days ago
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About the company
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense & space · 10,001+ employees
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
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