Shipboard Welder - Navy-Grade Precision & Career Growth

Serco; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks an Advanced Marine Welder to support U.S. Navy ships, perform shipboard welding, fabrication, and installation of C5ISR systems in a challenging marine environment.

You will review blueprints, cut and form metal, train others on machine tooling, and maintain strict safety standards while working in the shipyard. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• The ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret security clearance
• U.S Citizenship Required
• A High School Diploma/GED
• A minimum of 5 years shipboard welding experience
• The ability to obtain gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening
• Complete successful qualification in the following Serco Welding Procedures within 30 days of starting with Serco for continued employment with Serco: Serco-001 (GMAW, Aluminum – 4 position), Serco-002 (SMAW, HY100-4 position), Serco-003 (GMAW, Aluminum – 4 position), Serco-007 (SMAW, C/S to S/S – 4 position), and Serco-012 (SMAW, S/S to S/S – 4 position)
• Your own tools of the trade and able to pass pre-certification company weld test
• Respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift
• Familiarity with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation
• Have attention to safety, which is critical
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Assemble pieces of metal together or repair damage in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat, melting the metal into shape
• Review blueprints
• Cut metal into the appropriate shape
• Smooth metal to remove creases
• Climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position
• May train personnel on machinery tools and test equipment

Skills

Shipboard welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Physical endurance

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Serco Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks an Advanced Marine Welder to support U.S. Navy ships, perform shipboard welding, fabrication, and installation of C5ISR systems in a challenging marine environment.

You will review blueprints, cut and form metal, train others on machine tooling, and maintain strict safety standards while working in the shipyard. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD secret clearance are required.