Welder

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Valve Company is seeking a Welder to join our shipboard valve fabrication team in a hands-on role. You will work under the Production Supervisor on Navy-grade welding procedures and qualification tests.

The position requires capability to perform GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), PAW (Plasma) and semi-automatic welds, with material thicknesses from 0.058” to 4”. You must read and interpret detailed drawings, manage multiple welding processes, and maintain strict quality and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years welding experience in a shop environment.
• Experience with a wide range of base metals and filler metals (carbon steel, stainless, Hastelloy, Inconel, Monel, etc.).
• MSSC CPT or similar certification preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in accordance with procedures and the company's training program.
• Capable of Performance Qualification Testing & Certification to approved welding procedures for Navy valves.
• Read and interpret detailed procedures/blueprints and use multiple welding processes (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, PAW).
• Perform other duties as needed in connection with the position.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma (Preferred)

Job description

Welder Job Description

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Shift: 1st

Position Summary:

Hunt Valve Company has been manufacturing shipboard valves for naval customers for decades. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing and in need of a Welder. Hunt offers a unique working environment that allows a hands‑on individual to develop and grow as the company expands its footprint and maintains high performance as a trusted defense contractor.

Welder Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks in accordance with procedures and the company's training program.
• Individual must be capable of Performance Qualification Testing & Certification to our facility’s approved welding procedures used to fabricate valves for the Navy that meet the requirements of NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 & NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278.
• Applicant must be able to read and interpret detailed procedures/blueprints and use multiple welding processes. The welding processes may include GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), PAW (Plasma) and semi-automatic machine autogenous welds. The thickness of fabrication welding ranges from 0.058” to 4”.
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary in connection with the position.

Education:

• High School Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Applicant must have a minimum of 3-5 years welding experience in a shop environment.
• Experience with a wide range of base metals, cladding, hard facing, dissimilar metal combinations and associated filler metals is required, such as carbon steel, alloy steels, stainless steel, Hastelloy, Inconel, Monel, Stellite, copper-nickel, aluminum-bronze and aluminum.

Required Skills:

• MSSC CPT or similar certification preferred
• Proficient at reading and understanding drawings and procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to change tasks frequently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team

A qualified candidate may be asked to complete a weld test prior to hire.