Watercraft Marine Welder

QED Systems, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Supplemental insurances

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Q.E.D. Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Welder for shop and shipboard welding and brazing tasks. The role requires reading blueprints, performing layouts, and working in confined spaces under safety regulations.

The candidate should have 5+ years in marine welding, possess NABSEA/ABS/AWS weld certifications, and be eligible for DBIDS. Service includes lifting heavy loads and potential travel, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a marine welder.
• Must certify to QED Weld Procedures for aluminum (OSS, HY, SS, or CuNi) as applicable.
• Able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints or welding drawings and symbols.
• Prior NAVSEA, ABS, or AWS welder certification is required.
• Must provide a resume and be eligible for DBIDS credential.

Responsibilities

• Welds and braze components in shop and shipboard environments.
• Lays out work, selects materials, and performs removals/installations/repairs.
• Adheres to safety regulations and navigates confined spaces.

Skills

Marine welder

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Military technical school

Tools

SMAW

FCAW

GMAW

GTAW

Job description

Join the Q.E.D. Team and Build Your Career with Us

Job Description : QED Systems, an established marine engineering, planning, and ship modernization firm, is seeking qualified individuals experienced in marine mechanical applications. The candidate must be able to comply with all applicable safety regulations, work under industrial repair conditions, work in confined spaces, and climb vertical/inclined ladders. Candidate must be able to join metal components together through the process of welding or brazing in both shop and shipboard environments, lay out work to be accomplished, select materials required to accomplish removals / installations / repairs / alterations, and cut / burn / grind surfaces (as directed).

Salary Range: $30-$35 Hourly

Job Requirements/skill sets: Experienced (5+ years) Marine Welder with a complete understanding of production processes and specialty trades functions and tools.

• The candidate must have experience and successfully demonstrate the skills and ability to certify to QED Weld Procedures for at least Aluminum other are optional (OSS, HY, SS, or CuNi) )
• The candidate must have experience in at least two welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, or GTAW).
• The candidate must also be able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints or technical drawings and understand associated welding symbols.
• The candidate must have prior NAVSEA, ABS, or AWS certification as a welder.
• All applicants must provide a resume, be eligible for a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential.

Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight will be determined by the specific job but no less than 30 pounds.

Credit given for U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard experience. Some travel is possible.

Other Duties as assigned.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma required. Military technical school(s) desirable.

Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access: U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits such as: Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.