Shipfitter jobs in Rhode Island

Shipfitter lays-out and fabricates metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames within the hull of ship for riveting or welding. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Shipfitter is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Shipfitter performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Shipfitter
  • General Dynamics Electric Boat
  • North, RI FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Do like working with your hands and looking for a new career? Or, are you a skilled carpenter/fabricator looking for a new challenge with opportunities to grow?

     

    If yes, then apply today at Electric Boat and join our dedicated team building the world's most advanced submarines!

     

    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

    Duties include:

    • Layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of foundations, structures, bulkheads, frames, components and deck packages
    • Developing a working knowledge of structural weld joint fit-up/weld symbols, burning and grinding operations
    • Aligning parts in relation to each other using jacks, clips and wedges through use of blueprints and templates
    • Tack-welding structural parts as required
    • Ability to read and interpret written policies, procedures and guidelines as work assignments will be accomplished using company drawings, test documents, technical manuals, and shipyard procedures
    • Basic Mathematic ability

    This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • 1 year related experience or training
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Available to work all shifts
    • Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
    • Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, diagrams, and perform basic layout functions
    • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

    Preferred:

    • Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment 
    • Basic mathematical skills
    • Metal fabrication experience and military shipbuilding experience 
    • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
    • Military/Navy experience

    Skills

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

    Physical Qualifications

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

    Environmental Attributes

    Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily
  • 1 Month Ago

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Shipfitter III
  • Walashek
  • Island, RI FULL_TIME
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and fram...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Shipfitter III
  • Walashek
  • Kingston, RI FULL_TIME
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and fram...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled
  • General Dynamics Electric Boat
  • North, RI FULL_TIME
  • Overview Do like working with your hands and looking for a new career? Or, are you a skilled carpenter/fabricator looking for a new challenge with opportunities to grow? If yes, then apply today at El...
  • 19 Days Ago

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X-Ray Shipfitter
  • General Dynamics Electric Boat
  • North, RI FULL_TIME
  • Overview The X-Ray Shipfitter is required to interpret construction drawings with basic mathematic ability. Apply today at Electric Boat and become part of a team that takes pride in building the worl...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Shipfitter - Metal Fabricator
  • General Dynamics Electric Boat
  • North, RI FULL_TIME
  • Overview Are you a skilled shipfitter looking for a new challenge? Or, are you a carpenter/fabricator who wants to take your skills to the next level? If yes, then apply today at Electric Boat and joi...
  • 22 Days Ago

Rhode Island (/ˌroʊd -/ (listen)), officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest state in area, the seventh least populous, the second most densely populated, and it has the longest official name of any state. Rhode Island is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. It also shares a small maritime border with New York. Providence is the state capital and most populous city in Rhode Is...
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Income Estimation for Shipfitter jobs
$40,416 to $61,050

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