Welder - Experienced or with Formal Training

5/9/2026

Perform welding on various materials using GMAW and SMAW processes for the fabrication and installation of advanced submarines. Utilize pneumatic tools and gouging equipment while interpreting weld symbols and technical work packages.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.

About the Role

Overview

Do you have welding experience or training? If so, this is a great opportunity.

Apply today to this welding position and become part of the welding team that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines!

Welding experience or formal training required.

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

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

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
Welding experience or formal welding training
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:

MIG Welding experience or training
Structural welding experience
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Experience working 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

Communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily

Key Skills

GmawSmawMig WeldingStructural WeldingPneumatic ToolsOxy-fuel Pre-heatCarbon Arc GougingWeld GaugesReading Weld SymbolsTechnical Manual InterpretationBlueprint ReadingCommunication SkillsCollaborationMathematical SkillsFabricationInstallation