Carpenter-Stagebuilder

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