Welder - Entry Level

North Kingstown, RI Electric Marine Full-time Posted Aug 5, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a Welder - Entry Level, full-time, on-site in North Kingstown, RI, in the Electric Marine sector.

Overview

Are you interested in welding but don't have training or experience? This is a great opportunity.

Apply today to this entry level welding position, we will provide paid training and become part of the welding team at Electric Boat that takes pride in building the world's most advanced submarines!

No welding experience or training required. Paid training provided!

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 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

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

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:

Vocational, Technical, Community College or Apprentice programs

Experience and/or training 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

Strong 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

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