Steel Cutting & Forming Mechanic

Job ID Number
2025-14445
North Kingstown, RI, US
Category
Building and Grounds Maintenance
Employment Type
Full Time
Business Unit
Electric Boat

Responsibilities for this Position


Steel Cutting & Forming Mechanic

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2025-14445
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 20
Category: Building Trades
EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

Do you have experience in Carpentry, Metal Fabrication, Shipfitting or Cranes/Forklifts....then this is an exciting career for you!!!!

Steel Processing takes raw material (plate and shapes) through a variety of cutting and forming techniques to create the parts to fabricate the Hull and Structure of our nuclear submarines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Operate CNC-15 different CNC machines on the floor for plasma, laser and oxy cutting for both plate and shapes, grinder
  • Burners-working with oxy propane and plasma torches to create & bend the steel plates
  • Formers-forming rolls & c-frame press utilizing press brakes ranging from 65 ton to 5K ton

Transportation-trained and certified in forklift and 50 ton overhead cranes in order to maneuver steel throughout the department.

Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 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

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



Responsibilities

  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
  • Strong and effective communication with all shipmates


Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma/GED OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience

  • Hand/Power tool usage(grinders, sanders, hand torches, general tools)
  • Available to work all shifts
  • Ability to read Basic blueprints and interpretation for layout, forming & shipyard procedures
  • Ability to perform and use basic math and measuring tools to perform initial layout and verification of final dimensions
  • Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

  • Construction background and/or relevant experience or training
  • Experience in steel forming and steel cutting
  • Shipfitting, Carpentry or Metal Fabrication
  • Lifting and Handling (Overhead Cranes, Forklifts etc.)
  • CNC experience with cutting/forming equipment.
  • Experience with bending steel plates, oxy propane or plasma cutting equipment and band saw cutting operations
  • Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs




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