Pulse Arc Structural Welder — Naval Shipyard Contract

Aerotek; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Structural Welder (Pulse Arc) for a travel assignment based out of Pascagoula, MS, performing multi-pass, all-position welds in a naval shipyard environment. You will work with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P and must pass MIL-STD-248D qualification tests, on ships and in shop settings, following OSHA shipyard safety standards.

The position offers $45.00 per hour with a $140 per diem travel allowance, and involves ladders, confined spaces, and a strong emphasis on quality and

Qualifications

• 4 years of naval shipyard experience as a first-class structural welder.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P for multi-pass welds.
• Ability to pass all-position butt weld qualification tests per MIL-STD-248D.
• Knowledge of OSHA shipyard safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P.
• Weld on ships and in shop settings, including ladders, staging, and confined spaces.
• Apply Pulse Arc Welding (GMAW-P), Stick Welding (SMAW), MIG Welding (GMAW), Flux-Core Welding (FCAW), and Carbon Arc Gouging.
• Use air carbon arc gouging to prepare joints and modify welds as required.
• Use fillet and butt weld gauges to verify weld dimensions and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Follow welding procedures per MIL-STD-248D Paragraph 5.3.3.
• Pass and maintain required all-position, multi-pass butt weld qualification tests.
• Work safely per OSHA shipyard regulations.
• Climb ladders and work on staging on ships and shop environments.
• Maintain high quality and productivity in demanding shipboard environments.

Skills

Naval shipyard experience

Multi-pass welding

SMAW (Stick)

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW (Flux Core)

GMAW-P (Pulse Arc)

MIL-STD-248D qualification tests

All-position welding (2G/3G/4G) SMAW

All-position FCAW welding (2G/3G/4G)

Air carbon arc gouging

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Structural Welder (Pulse Arc) for a travel assignment based out of Pascagoula, MS, performing multi-pass, all-position welds in a naval shipyard environment. You will work with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P and must pass MIL-STD-248D qualification tests, on ships and in shop settings, following OSHA shipyard safety standards.

The position offers $45.00 per hour with a $140 per diem travel allowance, and involves ladders, confined spaces, and a strong emphasis on quality and