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Shipfitter – Entry Level and Skilled

North Kingstown, RI, US
Full Time On-site

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Shipfitter - Entry Level and Skilled

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2026-17688
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 50
Category: Building Trades
EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

Are you interested learning a new skill in a manufacturing environment? Or, are you a skilled shipfitter looking for a new challenge, or, an experienced carpenter/fabricator who wants to take your skills to the next level?

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
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • 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
  • Utilizing hands and power tools in the steel fabrication trade
  • 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.



Responsibilities

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


Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
  • 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:

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




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General Dynamics is organized into four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies.

We have a balanced business model which gives each business unit the flexibility to stay agile and maintain an intimate understanding of customer requirements.

Each business unit is responsible for the execution of its strategy and operational performance. Our corporate leaders set the overall strategy of the business and manage allocation of capital. This unique model keeps us focused on what matters — delivering on our promises to customers through relentless improvement, continued growth, boosting return on invested capital and disciplined capital deployment.