X-Ray Welder

General Dynamics Electric Boat

North Kingstown, RIOn-site
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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

We are looking for passionate shipbuilders to join our team in delivering the most advance nuclear powered submarines.

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What you'll do

  • Weld submarine hull integrity joints to procedures and quality standards, including in various positions and joint designs.
  • Gouge and prepare welds, use pneumatic tools, pre-heat equipment, and verify weld size.

What you need

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or at least 2 years of related technical experience, and 6 or more months of structural MIG welding experience or current EB structural welding qualifications.
  • Education: a high school diploma

Key skills

structural MIG weldingwelding procedureswelding equipmentPulse, Spray and Stickmechanized weldingGouging experienceMirror weldingwelding positionsstructural drawingsStrong mathematical skillscommunication and interpersonal skills

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Perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • HSA
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • holidays
  • Shift Premium

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X-Ray Welder Requisition ID 2026-21022 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 X-Ray Welders are Skilled Structural Welders that can fabricate a weld without defects to undergo a radiographic X-ray inspection. The Function: This position encompasses welding on Sub safe/Hull integrity joints according to weld procedures and quality standards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Weld in all welding positions and on various joint designs Gouging of full penetration welds Responsibility for welding with high quality, speed, and efficiency Expectation that final will meet internal policy standards and UT / RT acceptance criteria Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc. Pre-heat equipment and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges Selected applicants will be required to successfully complete a RT welding test along with satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period to demonstrate proficiency in X-ray welding We are looking for passionate shipbuilders to join our team in delivering the most advance nuclear powered submarines. Some of the Benefits we provide to you include: Medical, Dental, Vision HSA 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 Internal candidate placement will be determined by candidate's current department and or business needs. 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 6 plus months of structural MIG welding experience or current EB structural welding qualifications-mig pulse/spray Knowledge of welding procedures and various types of welding equipment Ability to work in horizontal, vertical, overhead and flat positions Ability to work at heights, tightly confined spaces conditions as required Available to work all shifts Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools Some lifting, climbing, bending will be required Preferred: Experience with Pulse, Spray and Stick Experience with mechanized welding Gouging experience Mirror welding experience Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams Strong mathematical skills Military Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals and follow all written and verbal instructions as directed Physical Qualifications Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental Attributes Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily 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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