Welder X-Ray - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Welder X-Ray
US-RI-North Kingstown
Job ID: 2024-13992
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 20
Category: Building Trades
EB Quonset Point Facility
Overview
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 will meet internal policy standards and UT / RT acceptance criteria
- 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
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
- 6 plus months of structural MIG welding experience
- 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
- 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
PI256172292
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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