Structural Welder

MUST BE DBIDS ELIGIBLE

NON LOCAL PAY AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Structural Welder

Norfolk, VA

Currently looking for an experienced Structural Welder to fill a temporary opening with a company located in Norfolk, VA. Interested candidates should have at least 5 years of experience working as a Structural Welder and be able to pass NAVSEA certification.

Responsibilities of the Structural Welder

• Receive instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
• Plan details of working procedure and tools and material requirements.
• Fabricate equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals.
• Repair equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment - weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions; FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, et cetera.
• Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles, and tracks weld parts.
• Build up worn or defective surfaces.
• Use burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Requirements of the Structural Welder
• At least 5 years of experience working as a Structural Welder
• Completion of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, three-year training program to satisfaction of Plant Training Committee.
• Able to follow blueprints and layout specifications, using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Must be able to pass NAVSEA certification.
• Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be considerable.
• Attention and care required to prevent injury to others when performing maintenance work.
• May be required to lift and/or carry equipment/objects greater than 50 lbs.
• Typical environment found in the shipyard and ship repair industry.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person