Welder

Hanwha Philly Shipyard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is seeking an experienced welder for on-site, full-time work in a heavy industrial environment. You will perform welding in accordance with WPS, contribute to vessel construction, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires 3+ years of welding experience, familiarity with flux core, stainless steel welds, and the ability to work in varied environments. Robotics experience is a plus and team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3+ years welding experience, flux core and ceramic preferred.
• Experience with welding robotics and programming is a plus.
• Must follow WPS and maintain quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Weld according to approved WPS and vessel specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Adhere to safety rules and quality checks throughout shifts.
• Work collaboratively within a shipyard team and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading WPS

Safety awareness

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment maintenance

Welding robotics

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Knowledge and proficiency of heavy shipyard construction welding in all positions using approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) determined by Hanwha Philly Shipyard and classification society
• Welding process includes:
• FCAW – Flux Core Arc Welding
• SMAC – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• SAW – Submerged Arc Welding
• EGW – Electro Gas Welding
• Automated Welding Processes
• Stainless Steel Fillet Welding
• Padding and preparing weld joints per WPS
• Carbon Arc Gouging
• Note: Not inclusive, shall be determined by vessel specification and classification rules
• Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of interpreting approved WPS set forth at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
• Knowledge and ability on how to use all tools related to welding, including basic trouble shooting and maintaining welding equipment to assure a safe and efficient operation
• Welder must proficiently demonstrate welding ability through performance, and testing as determined by vessel project and classification
• Welder must be able to work in a team environment
• Welder shall perform internal quality checks of own work performance to assure quality standards are achieved daily
• Welder shall maintain their individual NDT rejection set forth by Hanwha Philly Shipyard and classification society
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Work Independently according to valid instructions and Hanwha Philly Shipyard rules and standards
• Flexible cooperation with team members
• Must be able to work in different environments and areas (e.g. indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces, on scissor lifts and aerial lifts, and in inclement weather)
• Ability to orient, train and instruct lesser skilled welders

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time, safety sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

Preferred Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years' work experience welding, (flux core and ceramic preferred)
• Welding robotics and programming a plus

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.