Overview

Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?

If yes, then apply today for the position of Carpenter/Stagebuilder at Electric Boat where you will assist in building the most advanced and sophisticated submarines in the world!

What we offer :

Paid Training
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K plan with up to 6% employer match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Shift Premium
Health and Wellness Programs
Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Growth Opportunities

Stagebuilder duties include but are not limited to:

Stage builders are competently trained personnel that construct/dismantle scaffolding in accordance with OSHA and Electric Boat policies/procedures to provide safe trade access during various phases of construction. These tasks are frequently performed by teams of two or more stage builders that utilize various pneumatic and electric tools, forklifts, aerial lifts, telehandlers and overhead cranes.

Must qualify to wear fall protection while working at heights greater than five feet
Must be able to lift and handle steel scaffolding, various types of lumber including planks and plywood
Must possess basic math skills and perform layouts with measuring tools
Must qualify to operate forklifts, overhead cranes and aerial lifts
Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment and or work independently
Must be able to follow directions from supervision and meet daily goals

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 of relevant technical experience
Valid drivers license
Available to work all shifts
Ability to complete the QP safety harness training and wear a QP provided safety harness
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme
Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

Experience or training in one or more of the following:
- Carpentry or stage building or construction
Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes and aerial lifts
Experience with fall protection
Scaffolding experience and familiarity with Universal Scaffolding
Experience working in the construction industry, a manufacturing environment or related trade training
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Military/Navy related 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, Outside, Wet

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.

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