Pulse Arc Structural Welder - Shipyard Expert (2G-4G)

Hutco, Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Hotel accommodations (loan)

Job summary

Hutco, Inc. is actively seeking experienced Structural Welders – Pulse Arc for long-term shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. Qualified candidates must have extensive structural welding experience in a naval shipyard and be proficient in multi-pass welding processes.

Wage is $45.00 per hour with per diem for those who qualify; must be test-ready and able to pass weld qualification tests and visual inspections. This is full-time, on-site work with all shifts available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at Newport News Shipbuilding or naval shipyards.
• Proficient with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P/Pulse Arc welding processes.
• Proficient in welding in multiple positions (2G, 3G, 4G).
• Experience using fillet and butt weld gauges.
• Experience performing air carbon arc gouging.
• Able to pass weld qualification tests and weld inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform all-position structural fillet and butt-welding using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P (Pulse Arc).
• Perform welds in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions using applicable welding processes.
• Perform multi-pass structural welds to shipbuilding specifications.
• Use fillet and butt weld gauges to verify welds.
• Operate oxygen/propane heating torches.
• Prepare weld joints and surfaces for structural welding operations.
• Weld in shipboard and industrial environments.
• Work safely in confined spaces, at heights, on staging, and in shipyard environments.
• Follow OSHA requirements and Newport News Shipbuilding safety procedures.

Skills

Pulse Arc welding

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

GMAW-P

2G/3G/4G welding

fillet/butt gauges

air carbon arc gouging

weld qualification testing

shipyard welding safety

Tools

Pulse Arc welding equipment

weld gauges

oxygen/propane torches

Job description

Hutco, Inc. is actively seeking experienced Structural Welders – Pulse Arc for long-term shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. Qualified candidates must have extensive structural welding experience in a naval shipyard and be proficient in multi-pass welding processes.

Wage is $45.00 per hour with per diem for those who qualify; must be test-ready and able to pass weld qualification tests and visual inspections. This is full-time, on-site work with all shifts available.