Structural Welder J1-J4 (DAY SHIFT)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking 5 Structural Welders J1–J4 for the day shift (6:00 am–2:45 pm) with a 45‑minute lunch. The role requires SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding and reading weld gauges while working on steel, aluminum and other metals.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED plus 2 years of shipbuilding/repair experience, and must be able to obtain Navy badges (DBIDS/NAVSEA). HY-80/HY-100 knowledge is a plus; adherence to 5S and NDТ readiness is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years directly related ship building/ship repair experience.
• Knowledge of welding on HY-80 & HY-100 base metals.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding processes.
• Quality welds must be acceptable for NDT.
• Ability to read weld gauges and use hand tools.
• Must know standard item 1689 and the 5S guidelines.
• Must be able to access Navy installations with DBIDS/NAVSEA badges.

Responsibilities

• Weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding processes.
• Ensure weld quality acceptable for NDT.
• Read weld gauges.
• Use hand tools with supervision.
• Follow 5S and standard item 1689 guidelines.
• Coordinate with supervision as needed.

Skills

Welding SMAW

Welding GMAW

Welding FCAW

Read weld gauges

Hand tools

Education

HS Diploma/GED

2+ years shipbuilding/repair

Tools

Oxygen acetylene torch

Welding gauges

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Steel Shop. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for 5 Structural Welders J1- J4 for the day shift 6 am - 2:45pm with a 45 minute lunch.

Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.

GUIDELINES FOR STRUCTURE WELDER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

The Structural Welder should be able to weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)

High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years directly related ship building/ship repair experience.

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience):

JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Welder)

Should have knowledge of welding on different types of base metals (HY-80 & HY-100).

Know the different wire and gas combinations.

Should be proficient in using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.

Quality of weld should be acceptable for N.D.T. should be able to weld steel, aluminum, copper nickel, stainless steel.

Should be able to read weld gauges.

Should be able to use hand tools.

Some guidance from supervision will be needed.

Must know standard item 1689 and the guide lines of 5 S.

JOURNEYPERSON 3 (Welder)

Should be able to weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.

Quality of weld should be acceptable for N.D.T.

Should be able to weld some pipe using SMAW process.

Should be able to weld Steel, aluminum, copper nickel, stainless steel.

Should be able to hook up oxygen and acetylene torch and read weld gauges.

Should be able to use hand tools with little supervision.

Must know standard item 1689 and the guide lines of 5 S.

JOURNEYPERSON 2 (Welder)

Should be able to weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.

Be able to hook up oxygen acetylene torch.

Should be able to read weld gauges and able to use hand tools with supervision.

Must know standard item 1689 and the guide lines of 5 S.

JOURNEYPERSON 1 (Welder)

Should be able to weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.

Be able to hook up oxygen acetylene torch.

Should be able to read weld gauges and able to use hand tools with close supervision.

Should have knowledge of weld symbols.

Must know standard item 1689 and the guide lines of 5 S.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Carrying

Lifting

X

Walking

X

Climbing

Pulling

X

Must be able to go on vessels

X

Crawling

X

Sitting

X

Visual Requirements:

X

Crouching

X

Standing

X

Hearing

X

Stooping

Other:

X

Kneeling

X

Talking

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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