Welder 1/Class

HRsmart; Newport News, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. seeks an experienced welder to execute high-precision welding and cutting in a NAVSEA environment. The role covers 2G–6G welding with numerous processes, and requires adherence to WPS and strict quality control.

Candidates should have 5+ years of related welding experience, Journeyman status or equivalently trained, and the ability to read complex drawings and NAVSEA documents. Safety and mentorship are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years related welding experience or Journeyman Certificate in lieu of experience.
• Ability to interpret NAVSEA welding requirements and WPS for critical welds.
• Experience with MIL-22D or AWS D1.1 weld standards and NDT prep.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment in multiple positions with various processes.
• Interpret weld procedures and ensure NAVSEA spec conformance.
• Mentor junior welders to maintain first-time quality and on-time delivery.
• Read drawings and models to lay out and weld to spec.
• Maintain safety and perform quality checks during fabrication.

Skills

Advanced welding processes

NAVSEA welding knowledge

Ability to interpret weld symbols

Quality inspection using gauges

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Team coordination

Education

Journeyman Certificate

Apprenticeship program graduate

Tools

3 lb hammer

Striker

Full Face Welding Shield

Welding Gloves

Bottle Wrench

Utility Knife

Flashlight

Job description

Category

Skilled Trades

Job Description

Summary:

Use manual, semi-automatic, flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Perform (with training) Mechanized welding, cutting, and gouging processes as required by the work activity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
• Weld components in 2G, 3G, 4G and 6G positions in at least 6 processes. Interpret a NAVSEA approved WPS (weld procedure specification)
• Use fillet weld gauges, V-WAC gauge, bridge cam gauge for first in line quality checks as welds are completed, according to the correct NAVSEA fabrication document
• Set up or program power supplies with the ability to identify correct support gear needed for any weld process necessary to complete work activity
• Proficient in oxy/fuel cutting, plasma cutting and CAC-A (carbon arc air) cutting, gouging, and scarfing of welds and beveling plates
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind and/or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Detect and troubleshoot faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials and fix as required then notify management if replacement equipment is needed
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to join weldments, using processes such as GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, GMAW-P, GMAW-S, SMAW, SAW, Mechanized processes, and ability to set up stud welding gun consistently using any combination of at least 6 processes
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
• Examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with NAVSEA specifications
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as angle grinders, die grinders and needle scalers
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Knowledge, ability, and proficiency in Fitting
• Ability to work consistently with employees and assign daily assignments and coordinate directly with a general foreman or production manager to maintain delivery of scheduled project milestones
• Expertly follows WPS to ensure proper mil-cert filler wire and base metals are used in accordance with the work activity to ensure NAVSEA specifications are properly met
• Ensure that level one material control requirements are followed in accordance with the applicable QSPM documents
• Perform all duties on an expert and professional level while being able to mentor 2nd and 3rd class welders to minimize rework and maintain on-time and first-time quality
• Perform work outside of trade when required
• Proficient in mirror welding
• Work to a SOW and QA work package while expertly reading applicable drawings and VWI 3d models, as necessary

Required Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Minimum 5+ years related welding experience, or accredited Apprenticeship Program graduate or Journeyman Certificate accepted in lieu of work experience
• Ability to weld PQR plates to qualify the company for new processes
• Ability to be certified to the company’s Level 2 VT NDT procedures
• Candidate must have prior experience and qualification in accordance with applicable NAVSEA documents
• Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes, and techniques requiring correct weld joint identification in accordance with MIL-22D or AWS D1.1, and the ability to identify and correct weld defects prior to an NDT inspector showing up on site providing acceptable and constant first-time quality
• Ability to interpret weld symbols and identify necessary weld sizes and joint configuration
• Ability to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications
• Ability to weld dissimilar metals
• Ability to weld parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to assigned military/government installations as required for work activity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Weld certifications in multiple processes as required per division needs
• Certification and experience as a forklift and man-lift operator

Tooling Required:

• 3 lb. hammer
• Striker
• Full Face Welding Shield
• Welding Gloves
• Bottle Wrench
• Utility Knife
• Flashlight

ADA Notations:

Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in the elements and noisy conditions. Occasional lifting to 50+ pounds.

Job Requirements

GTAW Stainless, aluminum, copper-nickel

# of Hires Needed

1

Salary Grade

$29.20 - $43.80

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