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General Dynamics Electric Boat

X-Ray Welder

  • North Kingstown, RI
  • Full time

Found by HiredNow AI on Oct 6, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

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
  • Use of pneumatic tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
  • Pre-heat equipment and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
  • 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
  • We are looking for passionate shipbuilders to join our team in delivering the most advance nuclear powered submarines.

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

Internal candidate placement will be determined by candidate's current department and or business needs.

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
  • 6 plus months of structural MIG welding experience or current EB structural welding qualifications-mig pulse/spray
  • 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

Preferred

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

Skills

  • 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

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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