Robotic Weld Technician

Robotic Weld Technician Job Highlights

Title	Robotic Weld Technician
Type	Full Time (1st/2nd shift)
Experience	1 Year
Function	Engineering/IT
Location	North Kingstown, RI, United States
Company	General Dynamics (Electric Boat)

Company Profile

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company. The company provides Gulfstream business jets, combat vehicles, nuclear-powered submarines, and communications systems.

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear-powered submarines for the US Navy.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Robotic Weld Technician to join its team for operating the Interim Products Robotic Welding Cell.

Candidates will be trained and qualified to use the six-axis robotic welding system to weld product assemblies.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED
• Additional preference is given for EB Apprentice or Robotic system training

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum of 1 year of semi-automatic or mechanized GMAW experience

Duties/Responsibilities

Day-to-day functions-

• Basic Robot Programming/Data Collection
• Fitting
• Gouging/Cutting
• Rigging
• Robotic Welding
• Semi-Automatic Welding
• Tacking
• Visual Inspection

Candidates must be mechanically inclined and capable of interpreting robotic program software, EB’s work packages, drawings, ERs, and Procedures. Robotic Operators must be willing to work as part of the team between the Engineering, Automated Processing, Operations, Planning, Facilities, and Safety departments.

Required Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the NDT acceptance criteria for structural components
• In-depth knowledge of multi-bead, and mulit-layer GMA Welding
• Must be able to pass a destructive bend weld test, mechanized robotic (spray and pulse) and meet minimum visual acceptance requirements
• Must be available to work all shifts
• Skilled in the use of computers, specifically in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in computer programming or automation
• Experienced in lifting and handling
• Familiarity with Military and NAVSEA codes and specifications
• Knowledge of the EB operating practices of fabrication and manufacturing
• Mechanized welding experience, UT/RT welding experience
• Ship fitting/Shipbuilding experience
• Skilled in the use of computers, specifically in a PC, Windows-based operating environment
• Technical knowledge of Robotic System Operation

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Required to work in a collaborative and team environment, meet organizational goals, and follow all verbal and written instructions as directed
• Must possess basic mathematical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, crawling, kneeling, light lifting, medium lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting

Work Environment

• cold, dry, dusty, fumes, hot, inside, noise, and oily

Employer’s Statement

General Dynamics Electric Boat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.