Structural Welder – Pulse Arc

Hutco, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Hutco, Inc. seeks highly skilled Structural Welders (Pulse Arc certified) for long-term shipyard work in Newport News, VA. Candidates must have extensive experience with multi-pass welding and be able to pass all position weld tests without training.

You will perform all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P, use oxygen/propane torches, air carbon arc gouging, and follow OSHA safety protocols in demanding shipboard environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at NNS or naval shipyards.
• Must pass Visual Inspection of Welds Level I, Welders Vision Test, Carbon Arc Gouging Proficiency.
• Mandatory: Pass weld qualification tests on-site at Newport News Welding School.

Responsibilities

• Perform all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P.
• Use oxygen/propane heating torches.
• Air carbon arc gouging.
• Follow OSHA safety protocols for confined spaces, fall protection, and PPE use.
• Work in demanding physical environments (shipboard, confined spaces, heights).

Skills

Pulse Arc welding

All-position welding

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

GMAW-P

Air Carbon Arc Gouging

Weld test passage

Tools

Oxygen/Propane torches

Fillet & Butt Weld Gauges

Job description

Rate of Pay

$45 per hour (perdiem Available for those who qualify)

Work Schedule

40 hours/week – All Shifts
Security Clearance: Not Required

Position Overview

We are seeking highly skilled Structural Welders (Pulse Arc certified) for long-term shipyard work in Newport News, VA. Candidates must have extensive experience with multi-pass welding processes and the ability to pass all position weld tests without training.

• Perform all-position fillet and butt welds using:
  • SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
  • GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
  • FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding)
  • GMAW-P (Pulse Arc Welding)
• Use oxygen/propane heating torches
• Air carbon arc gouging
• Follow OSHA safety protocols for confined spaces, fall protection, and PPE use
• Work in demanding physical environments (e.g., shipboard, confined spaces, heights, staging)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at NNS or naval shipyards
• Skilled in:
  • All-position welds: 2G, 3G, 4G with SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P
  • Using fillet and butt weld gauges
  • Air Carbon Arc Gouging
• Must pass:
  • Visual Inspection of Welds Level I
  • Welders Vision Test
  • Carbon Arc Gouging Proficiency
• Mandatory: Pass weld qualification tests on-site at Newport News Welding School

Mandatory Safety Training & Qualifications

Leased Labor Provider must supply proof of completion/documentation for:

• Confined Space Training – OSHA 29 CFR 1915
• Respirator Fit Test & Medical Clearance (MSA Comfo Classic only)
• Fall Protection – 4-D Body Harness, Lifelines, Beam Clamps (ANSI Z359.1 compliant)
• Audiometric Testing & Hexavalent Chromium Clearance
• Coveralls – Flame Resistant with long sleeves
• Welding Shield Leather Bib and Full Jacket

Required PPE (Provided by Supplier)

• White Hard Hat (with company name and worker’s last name)
• ANSI Z87 Safety Glasses with side shields
• 8” steel-toe safety boots or leather shoes with spats
• MSA Comfo Classic Respirator
• Flame-resistant coveralls and full welding jacket
• Welding shield leather bib

Special Requirement

All candidates must pass the Pulse Arc weld test before assignment.
No training provided prior to testing — must be test-ready.

Hutco Inc. offers limited benefit coverage through Essential Staff Care.

Benefits Details

The hotel is advanced for the first two weeks (loan).

• Medical / Prescription
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Term Life

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).