Ship / Submarine Welder 3 - Chesapeake, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the maritime sector is seeking a skilled Ship/Submarine Welder. This full-time position offers the chance to work on critical installations for ships and submarines, requiring expertise in various welding techniques and safety certifications. The role involves collaborating with top teams while ensuring high standards of workmanship in a dynamic environment. With opportunities for travel and professional growth, this position promises unrivaled compensation and benefits. If you're passionate about welding and ready to take on exciting challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of welding experience required.
• Certifications in welding and safety are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines.
• Organize and schedule welding jobs for timely completion.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Supervisory Skills

Gas Welding

ARC Welding

Thermal Cutting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASNT NDT Level III Certification

AWS Certified Welding Supervisor

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Overview

General:
The M.C. Dean, Inc. Maritime Division works at shipyards around the world from our regional offices in Chesapeake, VA, and San Diego, CA. Become a key member of our Alteration Installation Teams, supporting C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines. Join the top team on the waterfront, working for unrivaled compensation and benefits.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of three to four years of applicable welding experience
• ASNT NDT Level III Certification
• One (1) other relevant technical certification or qualification such as AWS Certified Welding Supervisor, AWS Certified Weld Inspector, or other.

Skills And Proficiencies

• Read and interpret specifications
• Read and understand shipboard installation drawings, blueprints, and job orders
• Use a variety of ARC and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as foundations, cable collars, cable/pipe/vent hangers, cable tube penetrations, studs, etc.
• Weld in all positions and for all types of metals and alloys in various shapes including pipes, structural forms, plates, sheet metal, bar stock, machinery, and equipment
• Weld parts together using gas welding, brazing, and arc welding processes
• Perform thermal cutting and grinding
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase size of metal parts
• Supervisory and leadership skills

Safety And Physical Requirements

• Occupation Safety Haz-Mat Certification
• Shipyard Competent Person Certification
• Aloft/Climbing / Climbing Shipyard Stairs and Ladders Certification
• Working in Confined Spaces Certification
• Training and the Ability to Safely Lift and Move Objects of 50 LBS

Security and Work Locations:

• Work is primarily in San Diego, CA, and Norfolk, VA, but travel to other shipyards in the USA and Navy ports outside the USA may be required.
• You will work at government facilities; US Citizenship eligible for clearance is required.
• You must pass a background investigation and have a valid driver's license.

Other Responsibilities

• Work overtime upon management request
• Maintain and safeguard company equipment, tools, and welding inventory
• Organize and schedule welding jobs for on-time completion

Physical Requirements

• Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet, climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, lifts, catwalks, and ladders
• Performs routine physical activities such as walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead
• Good vision (corrected if necessary), color vision, hearing, and ability to communicate in English
• Uses standard ladders while carrying tools within weight limits
• Recognizes potential problems and applies general rules to specific problems
• Identifies details at close range and understands spoken information

Possible travel locations include but are not limited to:

• San Diego, CA
• Vallejo, CA
• Everett, WA
• Seattle, WA
• Portland, OR
• Groton, CT
• Mayport, FL
• Panama City, FL
• Charleston, SC
• Pearl Harbor, HI
• Portland, OR
• Earl, NJ
• Guam

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Design Services

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