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Quality Inspector - Alternate Shift

Company:
General Dynamics - Electric Boat
Location:
North Kingstown, RI, 02852
Posted:
November 05, 2025
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Description:

Overview

This position follows an alternative workweek schedule, working four 10-hour shifts from Thursday through Sunday at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

A challenging and exciting career is waiting for you!

General Dynamics Electric Boat has a proud history dating back to its incorporation on February 7, 1899, and the delivery of the first practical submarine to the U.S. Navy the following year. During the ensuing century, Electric Boat has been at the forefront of every innovation in submarine technology. Today, we are the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines.

We deliver the advantage that protects our sailors, our families and our freedom!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription Coverage

Health and Wellness Programs

401K

Commuter/Van Services

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Training

Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

Learn more at gdeb.com/careers

Quality Inspectors perform inspection duties throughout the facility, which includes verifying attributes for welds, structures and components. Candidates will be trained in Quality Control systems, Electric Boat procedures applicable to the work they are performing and Quality Department Instructions. Candidates must work in a collaborative environment to meet all company and organizational goals.

All successful candidates will be required to maintain a Magnetic Particle certification. Further opportunity for inspection disciplines such as Liquid Penetrant, Pre-Test, Electrical, Mechanical, etc. may be made available once proficiency has been achieved and maintained in Magnetic Particle.

Above all, successful candidates must embody the Electric Boats Core Values, work safely; be responsible for themselves, their peers, the ship and crew who will operate our vessel. This position will need inspectors who perform with integrity and purpose. Our sailors and their families deserve excellence in our workmanship and first time quality. We are the last line of defense for the integrity of our product.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience

Must be able to obtain an MT, PT, or ET certification

Must be able to attain a key department qualification/certification within the first six months after starting as a Quality Inspector

Ability to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints and diagrams

Basic mathematical skills

The successful candidate must be able to work all shifts, extended week days and weekends as required

Ability to work at heights, tightly confined spaces and in extreme weather conditions

Accurate documentation, record keeping and archiving along with verifying previous status of work for completion is a critical job function

Possess your own basic hand tools

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

Inspection/quality assurance experience

Mechanical and Electrical experience

Pipe hanger installation experience

Structural experience

NACE Certified

Knowledge of shipboard assemblies, installations, components and structures

Metal fabrication experience

Military shipbuilding experience

Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs

Related military/Navy experience

Skills

Basic note taking

Adaptability to switch from one job to another as business needs dictate

Ability to communicate effectively with their management team and peers

Must maintain a positive attitude and proactively attend to issues and concerns

Attention to detail must be held at an extremely high level

Physical Qualifications

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

Environmental Attributes

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

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