LCAC Welder

Walashek; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical & dental

401(k)

Job summary

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Welder to weld aluminum in repair and construction of marine vessels and industrial components. You will read blueprints, measure, lay out, and fit-up materials, performing GTAW/GMAW/SMAW welds to navy standards.

The role requires Navy ship repair experience, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and valid credentials. Travel may be required; a pre-employment drug test is required.

Qualifications

• Must be experienced in welding 5XXX aluminum.
• Must have Navy Ship Repair Experience (shipyard, contractor, government).
• Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals to weld metals.
• Navy Standard Items Experience.
• Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask.
• Understand Work Process to measure, cut, and weld metal (of multiple material types) to required specifications.
• Ability to weld metal using various requirements and procedures such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Basic understanding of NDT Requirements.
• Ability to conduct air, hydrostatic tests and vacuum tests.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Understanding of Ship repair industry.
• Must be DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible.
• Must possess a valid driver\'s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• LCAC/SSC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• WELD aluminum per blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals across marine vessels and industrial components.
• Read tape measures and lay out material for accurate welds.
• Fit-up and rigging of materials for welding.
• Perform comprehensive torch and weld work on projects.
• Inspect work to meet specifications and standards.
• Operate shop tools and equipment and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Aluminum welding 5XXX

Navy ship repair

Blueprint reading

Navy standards

Multitasking

Measurement/welding process

Welding processes

NDT basics

Testing procedures

Independent work

Ship repair industry

Security credentials

Driver's license

Drug test

LCAC experience

Job description

Full-time position

The Marine Welder is responsible for comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work specification instructions to weld aluminum in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. This position reports directly to the Weld/Structural Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• GTAW/GMAW/SMAW
• Read a tape measure
• Lay out Material
• Fit- Up Material
• Rigging
• Read a work specification/blue print/drawing/tech manual
• Comprehensive Torch and Weld Work
• Radius Gage
• Hand power Tools
• Shop Tools/Equipment

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be experienced in welding 5XXX aluminum
• Must have Navy Ship Repair Experience (shipyard, contractor, government)
• Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals to weld metals
• Navy Standard Items Experience
• Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
• Understand Work Process to measure, cut, and weld metal (of multiple material types) to required specifications
• Ability to weld metal using various requirements and procedures such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Basic understanding of NDT Requirements
• Ability to conduct air, hydrostatic tests and vacuum tests
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
• Must be able to work independently
• Understanding of Ship repair industry
• Must be DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Preferred Experience:

• LCAC/SSC experience preferred

Working Conditions:

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment.
• May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required.
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
• Some travel may be required

We provide paid holidays, vacation, paid medical & dental and 401(k) benefits.

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.