Senior TIG Welder - Marine Ship Repair

Vigor Marine Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits

Job summary

MHI Ship Repair & Services in Norfolk, VA is seeking a skilled welder for a full-time role. The position involves reading blueprints, preparing surfaces, and applying welding techniques while maintaining strict safety practices in line with OSHA standards.

You will join, fabricate, and repair metal using various welding processes, inspect weld quality, and report safety or equipment issues. A high school diploma and TIG welding certification, plus 5+ years of welding experience, are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five+ years welding experience with ability to qualify in all processes and materials.
• TIG welding certification required.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and motivate others.
• Reliable, steady worker.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes job from start to finish ensuring proper and safe work methods used.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other material by applying appropriate welding techniques and following safety procedures.
• Inspects completed welds to ensure visual acceptance.
• Notifies supervisor of any safety or equipment issues.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.

Skills

Welding

Safety procedures

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TIG welding certification

Job description

MHI Ship Repair & Services in Norfolk, VA is seeking a skilled welder for a full-time role. The position involves reading blueprints, preparing surfaces, and applying welding techniques while maintaining strict safety practices in line with OSHA standards.

You will join, fabricate, and repair metal using various welding processes, inspect weld quality, and report safety or equipment issues. A high school diploma and TIG welding certification, plus 5+ years of welding experience, are required.