RT Shipfitter

Overview Do you have shipfitting, steel fabrication, and/or related experience? Are you looking for a new challenge? 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 Duties include, but are not limited to: Fitting Hull butts, critical inserts and penetrations Layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages Developing a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations Interpreting construction drawings/blueprints Aligning parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and templates Tack-welding structural parts as required Utilizing hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade Ability to read and interpret written policies, procedures and guidelines as work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalentOR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience Shipfitting, metal fabrication, and/or other trades with relevant experience or formal training Available to work all shifts Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions Basic mathematical skills Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools Preferred: Steel fabrication experience Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs Military/Navy experience Skills Strong 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr General Dynamics Electric Boat