WELDER​/C

Position: WELDER 1/C
JOB TITLE

WELDER 1/C

LOCATION

NEWPORT NEWS - NEWPORT NEWS, VA US (Primary)

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Hourly

EXEMPTION TYPE

Non-Exempt

EDUCATION

High School Diploma/GED

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

A First-Class Welder is a skilled tradesperson with approximately 5 or more years of experience welding metal components and structures. This position demands strong technical skill, reliability, and flexibility to work long hours, including weekends and nights as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

CRAFT

• Perform grinding operations as needed for production welds.
• Collaborate effectively with other trades to complete assigned work.
• Assist in line pulling and setup under supervisor direction.
• Maintain strict adherence to jobsite cleanliness standards.
• Demonstrate initiative and promptly report any work stoppages to supervision.
• Apply workmanship training to identify and correct weld defects prior to visual testing (VT).
• Exhibit proficiency in four (4) of the following welding processes.

Qualified Welding Processes (All Positions):

Process

Base Metals

SMAW

CS, CRES, HY

FCAW

CS, HSLA, HY

GMAW

AL 5

XXX

GMAW-P

AL 6

XXX

GTAW

CS, CRES, AL, CuNi to Cu & CS (socket and open butt)

Stud

CS, CRES

TOOL

• Advanced use of power tools (grinders, needle guns, burr motors, etc.)
• Uses weld gauges to check for over/under weld
• Correct set up of tools prior to use (heat, wire speed, tagging lines, drop tests, etc.)
• Knowledge of power tool safety, (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points)
• Advanced in maintenance for welding machines (replacing tips, gas diffusers, liners, etc.)
• Diagnoses and repairs complex issues with welding equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

PROCEDURAL

• Understands fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning firewatches, 35' rule, etc.)
• Practical knowledge of industry safety standards/training
• Understands and adheres to preheat and interpass requirements
• Reads weld symbols
• Requires periodic supervision to accomplish work
• Proficient working to PCP's

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a standard apprenticeship/trade/vocational school.

High school diploma or GED required and 5 or more years of related experience or equivalent of training and experience.

Ability to gain access to military installations.

Must pass a drug test and background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds.

Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk thru you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bending or stooping thru tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures moving mechanical parts: high, precarious places.

During work-site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

Hard hat

Ear plugs or attenuator

Safety shoes

Dust mask or respirator

Gloves

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet