Senior Aluminum Welder - Navy Ship Repair

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Welder to interpret blueprints, lay out and weld aluminum in repair or construction of marine vessels and related equipment.

The role requires Navy ship repair exposure and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be skilled in GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW and be comfortable with open-air shipyard conditions, testing, rigging, and working with varied materials.

Qualifications

• Must be experienced in welding 5XXX aluminum.
• Navy ship repair experience required.
• Able to read blueprints, sketches and drawings to weld metals.
• Navy Standard Items experience.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and able to multitask.
• Understand work process to measure, cut, and weld metal to specifications.
• Able to weld using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW.
• Basic understanding of NDT requirements.
• Able to conduct air, hydrostatic and vacuum tests.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ship repair industry understanding.
• DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminum per blueprints and work specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and manuals.
• Perform GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW welding.
• Lay out and fit-up materials; perform rigging and shielding.
• Read tape measures and verify dimensions.
• Use torch and hand/shop tools safely and effectively.
• Weld to required tolerances across multiple material types.
• Work in open-air shipyard environments and confined spaces as needed.

Skills

GTAW

GMAW

SMAW

FCAW

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Layout

Rigging

Hand tools

Shop tools

NDT basics

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Welder to interpret blueprints, lay out and weld aluminum in repair or construction of marine vessels and related equipment.

The role requires Navy ship repair exposure and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be skilled in GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW and be comfortable with open-air shipyard conditions, testing, rigging, and working with varied materials.