Pipefitter - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Pipefitter
US-RI-North Kingstown
Job ID: 2024-13958
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 15
Category: Building Trades
EB Quonset Point Facility
Overview
Do you have experience and/or training in pipefitting, plumbing, or HVAC? Are you seeking a career path with extensive growth opportunities?
Apply today and join the team at Electric Boat, where we take pride in building the worlds' most advanced submarines!
Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:
- Paid Training
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription coverage
- 401K plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities
Fabricate and install the piping systems that will carry the ship's liquids and gasses at various pressures. Pipefitters use measurement, fit-up bending, and installation skills and techniques to comply with tight tolerances. Familiarity with pipe bending requirements, bolting and welding pipe hangers to support systems & pipe detail fabrication is helpful. Duties include:
- Pipe fit-up which may involve welded joints, silver brazed joints or mechanically fastened joints
- Working with very small tubing to very large diameter piping
- Working with various systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high and low pressure air, high and low pressure steam, sea water, chilled water, and potable water
- Grooming systems to prepare for Company, Navy and Government inspections
- Cutting pipe using saws and pipe cutters and fit pipe using consumable inserts
- Cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of piping components
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
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of related work experience or relevant training
- Available to work all shifts
- Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
- Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
- Pipefitting, plumbing, HVAC experience or training
- Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
- Metal fabrication experience
- Military shipbuilding experience
- Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
- Military/Navy experience
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North Kingstown, RI
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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