X-Ray Welder

X-Ray Welder

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 weld 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 advanced 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

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Responsibilities:

• 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

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