Structural Welder

Welder - Experienced or with Formal Training

General Dynamics Electric Boat North Kingstown, Rhode Island Full time Posted Aug 8, 2026 Apply by Feb 4, 2027

Job description

Overview:

*Do you have welding experience or training? If so, this is a great opportunity.*

Apply today to this welding position and become part of the welding team that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines!

*Welding experience or formal training required.*

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

* Welding on a wide variety of materials, using an ever-growing number of weld processes
* Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW during fabrication and installation of submarine construction
* Participation in continuous training in traditional, and new welding processes, using both conventional and state-of-the art equipment (Qualification required for each process)
* Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
* Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
* Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
* Additional tasks as assigned

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

*This position in 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
* Welding experience or formal welding training
* Available to work all shifts
* Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required
* Must be able to pass destructive bend weld test after training
* Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

* MIG Welding experience or training
* Structural welding experience
* Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
* Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
* Basic mathematical skills
* Military/Navy experience
* Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams

Skills:

* Communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability 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

**Skills:**

Construction, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Military, Pneumatic Tools, Reimbursement, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, Tuition Reimbursement, Welding

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