Structural Welders in Sewell

Energy Jobline ZR; Sewell; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoads Industries, Inc. located in the Navy Yard in Philadelphia is seeking a skilled welder to prep, lay out, tack, weld, finish, and repair complex fabrications in line with product specs and schedule.

You will perform GMAW and FCAW welding, read drawings, operate cranes, and work with a team to deliver multi‑component fabrications, with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in fabrication industry.
• Experience with GMAW, FCAW and GTAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and work packages.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand work packages, drawings, and blueprints.
• Layout, position, align and secure parts & assemblies according to specifications using measuring tools.
• Perform welding using the GMAW welding processes.
• Operate machinery to support fabrication (punching, shearing, cutting, drilling).
• Inspect own work to ensure it meets product specifications and is QA compliant.
• Dispatched to other buildings within the Navy yard and may travel to other job sites.
• Various shifts may be required, including overtime and weekends.

Skills

GMAW welding

FCAW welding

GTAW welding

Reading drawings

Blueprints

US citizenship

Safety training

Team player

Osha 10

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cutting torch

Plasma cutter

Grinders

Welding tractors

Job description

Job Description

Founded and family‑owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads’ capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly‑skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state‑of‑the‑art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, you’ll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

POSITION SUMMARY

Prep, layout, tack, weld, finish, and repair complex fabrications to work packages in accordance with product specifications, production schedule under the guidance of the shop superintendent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and understand work packages, drawings, and blueprints.


• Layout, position, align and secure parts & assemblies according to specifications by using tape measures, straightedges, combination squares, levels, and other various measuring tools.


• Perform welding using the GMAW welding processes


• Work within assigned group to move and position work pieces using overhead cranes


• Operate hand and power tools such as magnetic drills, grinders, cutting torches and automated welding tractors, etc.


• Inspect own work assure it meets product specifications, shop packages and is compliant before presented to QA


• Inspect equipment to maintain functionality; report any equipment malfunctions


• Set‑up and operate machinery to support the fabrication such as punching, shearing, cutting, drilling etc.


• Work with others to assist in the fabrication of multi‑component fabrications


• Dispatched to other buildings within the Navy yard and possible other job sites at times when requested


• Various shifts may be required, including overtime and weekends.

EDUCATION

• Required: High school Graduate, related Trade school and History of experience in this industry required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ year experience in fabrication industry


• Have experience in the GMAW (Pulse and Spray), and FCAW welding processes GTAW is a plus. Must qualify to Plate in the 3‑G and 4‑G position Per AWS D1.1 using the GMAW process. Have performed structural welding in various positions to AWS D1. 1.. Proven past welding certification history is a plus.


• US Citizenship required.


• Understands welding symbols, decipher work packages diagrams, blueprints, and or other printed instructional material.


• Can cut material by means of cutting torch, plasma torch track burner shears etc.


• Safety focused.


• Able to work in a team environment and self‑motivated.


• OSHA /10 safety training required provided by Rhoads, having an up‑to‑date Osha/10 a plus


• Experience in MIL work Per TP1688 and past qualifications to TP248 in GMAW Pulse and Spray is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to , , , , , , , , veteran status, and .