Welder X-Ray

Welder X-Ray

General Dynamics Electric Boat

tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Rhode Island, North Kingstown

165 Dillabur Avenue (Show on map)

Jun 07, 2025

Welder X-Ray

Requisition ID

2025-14448

Location

US-RI-North Kingstown

Seat Location

EB Quonset Point Facility

Trade

Building Trades

Shift

1st, 2nd, 3rd

Security Clearance Required

Approved Background Check

Number of Openings

20

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

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/GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience

6 plus months of structural MIG welding experience or EB structural welding qualifications

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

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