Advanced Marine Welder

Serco; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks an Advanced Marine Welder to support U.S. Navy ships in Virginia.

The role involves fabricating and assembling electro-mechanical and electronic assemblies, reviewing blueprints, and performing welding tasks on shipboard components. The candidate must have strong safety awareness and be able to obtain NAVSEA access. You will train on company welding procedures, obtain respirator qualification, and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret Clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5 years of shipboard welding experience
• Must be able to obtain access to NAVSTA & DBIDS and pass background/drug screening
• Complete Serco welding procedure qualifications within 30 days of starting
• Own tools and pass company weld test
• Respirator qualification and PPE must be worn
• Familiarity with NAVSEA procedures in electrical repair, fabrication, installation
• Travel up to 10% and onsite work in Chesapeake, VA

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal components or repair damaged metal parts using heavy machinery
• Review blueprints and cut metal to shape
• Finish metal surfaces and remove defects
• Work on shipboard environments, climb stairs, and handle lifting duties as required
• May train other personnel on tools and test equipment

Skills

Shipboard welding

DoD Secret Clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Safety-conscious

Ability to travel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love and enjoy engaging in manual projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring an Advanced Marine Welder to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US Navy Ships with equipment, and C5ISR system installations located in the beautiful surroundings in Norfolk, Virginia.

Serco supports our US Naval Ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Military. You will join an amazing team to fabricate, and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques.

You will also play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations, which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.

In This Role, You Will

• Assemble pieces of metal together or repair damage in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat, melting the metal into shape
• Review blueprints
• Cut metal into the appropriate shape
• Smooth metal to remove creases
• Climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position
• May train personnel on machinery tools and test equipment

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• The ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret security clearance
  • U.S Citizenship Required
• A High School Diploma/GED
• A minimum of 5 years shipboard welding experience
• The ability to obtain gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening
• Complete successful qualification in the following Serco Welding Procedures within 30 days of starting with Serco for continued employment with Serco: Serco-001 (GMAW, Aluminum - 4 position), Serco-002 (SMAW, HY100-4 position), Serco-003 (GMAW, Aluminum - 4 position), Serco-007 (SMAW, C/S to S/S - 4 position), and Serco-012 (SMAW, S/S to S/S - 4 position)
• Your own tools of the trade and able to pass pre-certification company weld test
• Get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift
• Familiarity with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation
• Attention to safety, which is critical
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• The ability to work onsite in Chesapeake, VA.

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• A DoD Secret Clearance
• An OSHA 10 certification

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance- so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.

The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations.