Structural Welder

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $42.00/hour

Per Diem: $147.04/day

Contract: 1 year

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an experienced Welder in Pascagoula, MS. The role requires a minimum of 3 years welding experience with FCAW and SMAW. Candidates must pass a military specification welding assessment in vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.

The shipyard setting involves around-the-clock activities, potential heights, confined spaces, and multi-shift work. Safety is emphasized at all times. The position offers a pay rate of $42.00/hour with a per diem of $147.04/day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years welding experience.
• Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment.

Responsibilities

• Join different metal materials using SMAW and FCAW.
• Work in a shipyard environment with safety-driven procedures and shift flexibility.

Skills

Welding experience

Tools

FCAW (wire welding)

SMAW (stick welding)

Job description

Welder – Pascagoula, MS Pay Rate: $42.00/hour Per Diem: $147.04/day Duration: Initially 1 year Start Date: ASAP Location: Pascagoula, MS

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of welding experience
• Experience with FCAW, also known as “wire welding”
• Experience with SMAW, also known as “stick welding”
• Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in the following positions:
• Vertical — 3G
• Horizontal — 2G
• Overhead — 4G

Job Description

A Welder is responsible for joining different types of metal materials using a variety of welding processes, including Shielded Metal Arc Welding, also known as SMAW or “stick welding,” and Flux-Core Arc Welding, also known as FCAW or “wire welding.” The shipyard environment is an around-the-clock manufacturing setting. Production areas may require working at heights, in confined spaces, in various weather conditions, and across multiple shifts. Welders may be required to work either day or night shift depending on production needs. HKA places a strong emphasis on safety, with procedures that meet and often exceed industry standards. Candidates must be able to pass a military specification welding assessment in the vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.