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AFC Welder-Fitter/FabricatorJoin a team that builds the most sophisticated piece of machinery that plays a critical role in our nation's defense. Our function: Build the outer hull of the Virginia and Columbia Class Nuclear Powered Submarines. The How: Encompassing both manual and mechanized pulse/spray welding processes along with shipfitting/metal fabrication functions.Duties include but are not limited to following:This position entails fabrication & welding plus all tasks associated with the steel tradeFabricate frames/cylinders to produce the pressure hull that are ready for outfitting functions; through the use of our variety of hydraulic fixturesFollowing work packages, fixture set up sheets, drawings, ER's, and SSP's in order to produce a quality productReading and interpreting blueprints, welding symbols and fabrication drawingPreparing steel surfaces per drawing specifications for fabrication & welding of frames & cylindersPass a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse arc test (GMAPLS, GMASPS & GMASPM) to remain in the position after completing trainingBenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionPrescription CoverageHealth and Wellness Programs401KCommuter/Van ServicesPaid Vacation and HolidaysPaid TrainingShift Differential for 2nd and 3rd ShiftProfessional Development and Advancement OpportunitiesThis position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.ResponsibilitiesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a collaborative and team environment, meet organizational goals and follow all verbal and written instructions as directedQualificationsRequired:High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experienceOn the job welding experience or formal welding training or EB welding qualificationsAbility to read and interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagramsAvailable to work all shiftsAbility to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as requiredPass a destructive bend weld test, a semi-automatic and mechanized spray and pulse test and meet minimum visual acceptance requirementsIndividuals are required to possess their own basic hand toolsSome lifting & overhead welding will be requiredAbility to operate impact guns and high torque machineryBasic math skillsPreferred:Shipfitting/metal fabrication experienceEB AFC (Automated Frame & Cylinder) experienceExperience in manual and/or semi-automatic welding processesElectric Boat apprentice programsVocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programsMilitary
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north kingstown, RI, 02852, US
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