Hull/Insert Fitter
General Dynamics Electric Boat · Rhode Island
📍 North Kingstown, RIvia icimsPosted 2026-09-02
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Overview
Do you have shipfitting, steel fabrication, and/or related experience? Are you looking for a new challenge?
Apply today at Electric Boat and become part of a team that takes pride in 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, but are not limited to:
Fitting Hull butts, critical inserts and penetrations
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
Interpreting construction drawings/blueprints
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
Work conditions may include entry in restricted/confined spaces
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
Shipfitting, metal fabrication, and/or other trades with relevant experience or formal training
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
Basic mathematical skills
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
Steel fabrication experience
Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Military/Navy experience
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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