Welder

AMP United; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AMP United is a TURNKEY industrial preservation contractor providing surface preparation, coating, containment, and scaffolding for DoD projects. This entry-level Structural Technician I role involves learning basic structural practices, assisting with material handling, tool support, and safe jobsite execution under supervision.

You will support welding operations, equipment setup, and housekeeping, gaining hands-on experience while aligning with project requirements and safety standards across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior construction, shipyard, industrial, welding, or structural experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to wear PPE and work safely in an industrial environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of hand and power tools and materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic structural, fabrication, removal, and installation tasks under supervision.
• Carry and organize tools, materials, and supplies for job sites.
• Follow supervisor directions, safety requirements, and site access rules.
• Prepare surfaces for welding and help with cleaning and grinding as needed.
• Weld metal components using basic welding processes under supervision.

Skills

Basic welding

Structural fabrication

Tool handling

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

NDT preparation equipment

Job description

AMP United is a TURNKEY industrial preservation contractor specializing in large-scale surface preparation, coating application, containment, and scaffolding across the U.S. With personnel strategically located in Virginia, California, Washington, New Hampshire, and Hawaii, AMP United provides ship and industrial preservation services in support of NAVSEA, MARMC, SWRMC, and other DoD customers.

Learn more at www.ampunited.com

Position Summary

The Structural Technician I supports basic structural, mechanical, labor, and production support activities under direct supervision. This entry-level position assists experienced structural personnel with material handling, tool support, work area setup, cleanup, basic fabrication support, and safe jobsite execution while learning structural trade practices and project requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with basic structural, fabrication, removal, installation, grinding, fitting, material handling, and production support tasks under direct supervision.
• Carry, load, unload, stage, sort, and organize tools, materials, consumables, equipment, and work area supplies.
• Follow supervisor direction, work instructions, safety requirements, and site access rules.
• Assist with work area setup, cleanup, firewatch support, housekeeping, and equipment control as directed.
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment safely and correctly when authorized.
• Report unsafe conditions, damaged tools, missing materials, or work concerns to the Lead or Foreman.
• Learn basic structural terminology, material types, jobsite expectations, and safe work practices.
• Weld together metal components of products, as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding producers, or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or think scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter
• Weld completion in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding
• Manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal
• Clean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes
• Set up and operate welding equipment and select proper electrodes according to metals to be joined or as instructed
• Preform grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes
• Burn, wash, edge prepping using hand and automated equipment
• Flux cored inner shield and dual shield welding along with oxy-acetylene torching, air-arc, weld-wire gas, stick and pipe flange
• Construct or repair metal products by joining parts either manual (using a variety of welding methods including electric arc, MIG and TIG welding or oxy-acetylene welding) or by machine
• Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons reports and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work
• Preform grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to follow direction and work safely as part of a structural crew.
• Basic understanding of hand tools, power tools, material handling, and industrial work practices.
• Ability to learn basic structural trade methods, work sequencing, and jobsite requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly with Leads, Foremen, and crew members.
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping and protect tools, materials, and equipment.
• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
• Knowledge of welding techniques (oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, and TIG), tools and equipment

Training, Security, Education & Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior construction, shipyard, industrial, mechanical, welding, or structural experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory, hearing, eye, hand, and fall protection when required.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, aboard vessels, and in active industrial environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, kneel, stand, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, or shift work as required by project needs.
• Applicable safety, access, trade, or customer-required credentials must be obtained and maintained when required for assigned work.