Watercraft Marine Welder

QED Systems Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short and Long Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental insurances

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

QED Systems Inc in Virginia Beach is seeking qualified Marine Welders with over 5 years of experience. Candidates must comply with safety regulations and be able to work in industrial repair conditions and confined spaces. Responsibilities include welding or brazing metal components in various environments and selecting necessary materials. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Secret Clearance are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits including paid leave, medical, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in welding.
• Ability to work under industrial repair conditions and in confined spaces.
• Capability to lift at least 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Join metal components together through welding or brazing.
• Select materials required for removals/ installations/ repairs/ alterations.
• Work in shop and shipboard environments.

Skills

Ability to certify to QED Weld Procedures for Aluminum

Experience in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, or GTAW

Reading and interpreting blueprints or technical drawings

Prior NAVSEA, ABS, or AWS certification

Eligible for Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)

Education

Military technical school(s)

Job description

QED Systems, an established marine engineering, planning, and ship modernization firm, is seeking qualified Marine Welders with 5+ years of experience.

Job Description

The candidate must comply with all applicable safety regulations, work under industrial repair conditions, work in confined spaces, and climb vertical/inclined ladders. The candidate must join metal components together through 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.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience and ability to certify to QED Weld Procedures for at least Aluminum; other materials optional (OSS, HY, SS, or CuNi).
• Experience in at least two welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, or GTAW).
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints or technical drawings and understand associated welding symbols.
• Prior NAVSEA, ABS, or AWS certification as a welder.
• Provide a resume and be eligible for a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes, no less than 30 pounds.
• Credit given for U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard experience; some travel possible.

Other Requirements

Military technical school(s) desirable.

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.

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental insurances
• Employee Assistance Program