Welder

Republic of Green; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic industrial fabrication shop as a Welder, where your skills will contribute to the construction of large structures. This role demands precision and a commitment to quality, as you will work from blueprints to fabricate and repair metal components. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will guide less-experienced welders while maintaining high standards in your work. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and dedication. If you are a skilled welder looking for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of welding experience required.
• Certified in various welding processes like MIG, TIG, and Stick.

Responsibilities

• Perform production welding work with precision and quality.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or Vocational Training

Tools

Welding Equipment

Measuring Instruments

Hand Tools

Job description

Job Description

Welder needed for an industrial fabrication shop. Reports directly to the Operations Manager and shall be responsible for production welding work with precision, a dedication to quality, an exceptional work ethic, and the ability to work as part of a team. Maintain welding certifications, quality and safety standards; keep records; maintain equipment and job supplies.

Applies basic welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials.

Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts or work orders.

Lays out and marks points on parts or sub-assemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.

Positions pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.

Inspects completed work for conformance to specifications.

Assembles fabricated pieces into huge structures utilizing blueprints furnished.

Fitting and tack welding the large sub-assemblies that form the hull of the ship.

Fitters build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work.

Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced welders.

Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Participates in special projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED.

Technical or vocational training preferred.

Certified in Stainless Steel, Steel, Aluminum, and Copper/Nickel; and MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes.

3-5 years of related welding experience.

Must be a US Citizen.

Certifications

None

Experience

3+ years of related experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

None

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Compensation

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $23.37 - $31.63. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

? 401K with company match

? Comprehensive health and wellness packages

? Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

? Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

? Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

? Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

About GDIT

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 protected class.