Steel Cutting & Forming Mechanic

5/9/2026

Operate various CNC machines and cutting torches to process raw steel plates and shapes for nuclear submarine hulls. Maneuver materials using forklifts and overhead cranes while utilizing press brakes and forming rolls.

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 experience in Carpentry, Metal Fabrication, Shipfitting or Cranes/Forklifts....then this is an exciting career for you!!!!

Steel Processing takes raw material (plate and shapes) through a variety of cutting and forming techniques to create the parts to fabricate the Hull and Structure of our nuclear submarines.

2nd and 3rd Shift opportunities only

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Operate CNC-15 different CNC machines on the floor for plasma, laser and oxy cutting for both plate and shapes, grinder
Burners-working with oxy propane and plasma torches to create & bend the steel plates
Formers-forming rolls & c-frame press utilizing press brakes ranging from 65 ton to 5K ton

Transportation-trained and certified in forklift and 50 ton overhead cranes in order to maneuver steel throughout the department.

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

Medical, Dental, Vision
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.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience
Available to work all shifts
Ability to read Basic blueprints and interpretation for layout, forming & shipyard procedures
Ability to perform and use basic math and measuring tools to perform initial layout and verification of final dimensions
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

Construction background and/or relevant experience or training
Experience in steel forming and steel cutting
Hand/Power tool usage(grinders, sanders, hand torches, general tools)
Shipfitting, Carpentry or Metal Fabrication
Lifting and Handling (Overhead Cranes, Forklifts etc.)
CNC experience with cutting/forming equipment.
Experience with bending steel plates, oxy propane or plasma cutting equipment and band saw cutting operations
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Military

Skills

Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
Effective communication with all shipmates

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

Key Skills

CNC Machine OperationPlasma CuttingLaser CuttingOxy CuttingSteel FormingBlueprint ReadingForklift OperationOverhead Crane OperationMetal FabricationShipfittingCarpentryBasic MathMeasuring ToolsGrindingBending Steel PlatesHand Tool Usage