General Dynamics Electric Boat
Welder - Entry Level
165 Dillabur Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Overview
Are you interested in welding but don't have training or experience? This is a great opportunity.
Apply today to this entry level welding position, we will provide paid training and become part of the welding team at Electric Boat that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines!
No welding experience or training required. Paid training provided!
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 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
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
- 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:
- Vocational, Technical, Community College or Apprentice programs
- Experience and/or training 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
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals