Job Description

Overview

The Welder position involves waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The role requires applying various welding processes and working from blueprints in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

  • Applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other materials that require welding.
  • Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
  • Lays out and marks points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.
  • Uses measuring instruments and hand tools to position pieces that require welding into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps.
  • May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
  • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
  • Participates in special projects, as required.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 1+ years of related experience
  • US Citizenship required
  • Skills in Blueprints, Welding, Welding Procedures
  • Certifications in MIG (Aluminum GMAW), Flux core (FCAW carbon steel and stainless), Stick weld (SMAW carbon steel stainless)
  • Preferred experience in TIG (GTAW all metals, CUNI, and copper/face feed Certification in Brazing)

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
  • Travel Required: 10-25%
  • Telecommuting Options: Onsite
  • Work Location: USA VA Norfolk

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO