Certified Welder

Adecco Portugal; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Adecco USA is seeking an experienced MIL-SPEC or NAVSEA Welder to join a manufacturing team supporting regulated, mission-critical applications. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, flexible scheduling, and benefits from Day 1.

You will weld to MIL-SPEC/NAVSEA standards, read drawings and welding symbols, perform inspections, maintain documentation, and collaborate with engineers to improve quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• Current MIL-SPEC Welding Certification or NAVSEA Qualification.
• Experience welding to military or naval specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of welding safety practices and industry standards.
• Experience maintaining welding documentation and compliance records.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding per MIL-SPEC and NAVSEA standards.
• Execute precision welds on critical components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and WPS.
• Conduct visual inspections and verify weld quality.
• Maintain welding documentation and traceability requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote a safety-first culture.
• Support quality initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

MIL-SPEC Welding Certification

NAVSEA Welder Qualification

Reading & Interpreting Drawings

Welding to Military Specs

Welding Safety Practices

Documentation & Traceability

Independent Work

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MIL-SPEC or NAVSEA Welder to join a growing manufacturing team supporting highly regulated and mission-critical applications. This role requires precision welding expertise, strict adherence to military and naval specifications, and a commitment to safety and quality.

This is a full-time opportunity offering competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits beginning on Day 1.

What You'll Do

• Perform welding operations in accordance with MIL-SPEC and NAVSEA standards.
• Execute precision welds on critical components requiring strict quality and compliance requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Conduct visual inspections and verify weld quality against applicable standards.
• Maintain accurate welding documentation, records, and traceability requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, production supervisors, and fellow team members to improve workflow and production efficiency.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and promote a safety-first culture.
• Support quality initiatives and participate in continuous improvement activities.

What You Need

• Current MIL-SPEC Welding Certification or NAVSEA Welder Qualification.
• Proven experience performing welding operations to military or naval specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of welding safety practices and industry standards.
• Experience maintaining welding documentation and compliance records.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and production expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures.
• Familiarity with quality control documentation and traceability requirements.
• Previous experience in shipbuilding, defense, aerospace, naval, military, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Competitive pay: $20-$30/hour, based on experience.
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $500 upon hire
• $1,000 after one year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance beginning Day 1.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Standard shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Flexible start times between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
• Manufacturing production environment requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates on a case-by-case basis.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain authorization under applicable U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and/or EAR requirements.

If you are a certified MIL-SPEC or NAVSEA welder looking to join a team focused on quality, precision, and mission-critical manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

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