Steel Cutting & Forming Mechanic

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.

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent OR a minimum of 2 years related technical experience

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

Hand/Power tool usage(grinders, sanders, hand torches, general tools)

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

Military

Skills

Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals

Effective communication with all shipmates

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet