Marine Welder

Overview

Requisition Number: 26964
Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $52,780.00 - $60,320.00
Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain
Level of

Experience:

Mid
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This position is located in Chesapeake, VA. Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required. This is a full-time position.

This position does not provide relocation assistance.

• Provides welding support certified in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) on Plate or Pipe.
• Uses Brazing and / or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ensures shop safety and housekeeping are followed.
• Ensures all materials and equipment are properly and safely stored, protected, and maintained.
• Recognizes, set ups, and operates hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.
• Current or prior experience welding Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)/Stick, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)/TIG, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/MIG.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS badge, Security Clearance, and must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed oral and written instructions, schematics or drawings, technical documents, and to conduct activities in a safe manner.
• Must be able to calibrate, and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedure appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.

• 6 - 8 years experience as a Production Welder preferred.
• Production welder experience while in the Navy or working as a civilian production welder supporting Navy ship repair or new construction.
• Completion of a formal course of Vocational or Navy welding training and certification.
• A current, active DoD security clearance.

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.

May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

HII is more than a job - it s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs;
Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please…