Structural Welders 1st Class

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is looking for Structural Welders 1st Class for a contract position in Pascagoula, MS. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of welding experience in FCAW and SMAW.

The role involves joining metal materials in various positions in a shipyard environment. Candidates must have an accredited high school diploma and will be evaluated on safety practices and welding proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of welding experience in FCAW and SMAW.
• Must be able to pass military specification welding assessment in multiple positions.

Responsibilities

• Join different metal materials using various welding processes.
• Work in a shipyard environment, adhering to safety standards.
• May require working at various heights and in confined spaces.

Skills

FCAW welding

SMAW welding

Safety procedures

Education

Accredited High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Structural Welders 1st Class for a contract opportunity in Pascagoula, MS.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Minimum 3 Yrs. Welding experience in FCAW and SMAW

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Welder is responsible for the joining together of different types of metal materials with a variety of welding processes; the most basic of which are, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) also known as "stick welding" and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) also known as "wire welding." The shipyard environment is an around the clock manufacturing setting. The shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Welder may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. We stress the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards. Must have the ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Accredited High School diploma or equivalent.

WORK HOURS:

• 5/40, workweek.
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift.