1st Class Structural Welders

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is seeking experienced 1st Class Structural Welders for a contract opportunity in Pascagoula, MS. The role involves welding various metal materials using FCAW and SWAW techniques in a challenging shipyard environment.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years experience and be able to pass military welding assessments. Shifts will vary, emphasizing a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of welding experience in FCAW and SWAW.
• Ability to work in various positions including vertical, horizontal, and overhead.

Responsibilities

• Join different types of metal materials with various welding processes.
• Work safely in potentially hazardous shipyard environments.

Skills

FCAW welding

SWAW welding

Ability to pass military specification welding assessments

Education

Accredited High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chipton‑Ross is seeking multiple 1st Class Structural Welders for a contract opportunity in Pascagoula, MS.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Minimum 3 Yrs. Welding experience in FCAW and SWAW.
• Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions.

Position Responsibilities

Welder is responsible for the joining together of different types of metal materials with a variety of welding processes; the most basic of which are Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) also known as "stick welding" and Flux‑Core Arc Welding (FCAW) also known as "wire welding." The shipyard environment is an around‑the‑clock manufacturing setting. The shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Welder may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. The shipyard stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

Required Education

Accredited High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Hours

5/40, workweek.

1st, 2nd, 3rd shift.