Pipe Welder

Submarine Welding PositionOur Goal: To produce the highest quality submarines for the protection of the American trust and future.Our Function: Perform welding procedures using GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) on all submarine piping systems materials, including bi-metallic welds.Duties include but not limited to:Welds on butts, sockets, boss roots, weldolets and filletsConsumes an E.B. insert to form the root pass of a butt weld, performs 5X magnification visual inspection of pipe welds, and weld repair of excavated areas of pipe weldsOperates automatic TIG fixed head and orbital automatic welding equipmentPerforms a visual inspection of finished weldsSome of the Benefits we provide to you include:Paid TrainingMedical, Dental, VisionPrescription coverage401K planPaid vacation and holidaysShift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shiftHealth and Wellness ProgramsCommuter/Van Services/RiptaTuition Reimbursement ProgramSafety Boot Reimbursement ProgramProfessional Development and Advancement OpportunitiesRelocation Assistance provided to qualified candidates.This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.QualificationsRequired:High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experienceFormal GTAW/TIG welding training and/or on the job experienceAvailable to work all shiftsAbility to work at heights, in confined spaces (in-tank welding) and extreme temperature conditions (cold, heat) as requiredSome lifting will be requiredAbility to work in horizontal, vertical and overhead positionsPass an Electric Boat socket and X-Ray butt test and procedures test per training requirementsAbility to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagramsBasic mathematical skillsIndividuals are required to possess their own basic hand toolsPreferred:TIG (GTAW, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) welding process training and/or experienceVocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programsPipe welding training and/or experienceX-Ray pipe welding experienceOrbital weldingNuclear welding experienceMilitary/Navy related experienceSkillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work and participate in a collaborative team environment and meet organizational goalsPhysical QualificationsClimbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental AttributesCold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily