Welder 1/Class

Fairlead Precision Manufacturing & Integration, Llc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 40,225 - 60,338; Full time

Job summary

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. seeks an experienced welder to perform high-grade welding and metal fabrication in a demanding NAVSEA environment. The role requires reading NAVSEA specs, working with multiple welding processes, and ensuring first-time quality on critical components.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, interpreting WPS, and mentoring junior welders while maintaining safety and production schedules. On-site work in Portsmouth, VA with equal opportunity employers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years related welding experience or accredited Apprenticeship/Journeyman accepted in lieu of experience.
• Ability to weld PQR plates to qualify the company for new processes.
• Certified to the company’s Level 2 VT NDT procedures.
• Experience and qualification per NAVSEA documents.
• Knowledge of MIL-22D or AWS D1.1 welding principles and correct weld joint identification.

Responsibilities

• Operate safety equipment and maintain safe work habits.
• Weld components in 2G, 3G, 4G and 6G positions in at least 6 processes.
• Interpret NAVSEA approved WPS (weld procedure specification).
• Use gauges for first-in-line quality checks as welds are completed.
• Set up or program power supplies and identify correct support gear for welds.
• Proficient in oxy/fuel, plasma, CAC-A cutting, gouging and beveling as required.
• Clamp, tack-weld, align and secure parts to meet configurations and schedules.
• Detect and troubleshoot faulty equipment or materials and notify management if replacement is needed.
• Read drawings and VWI 3D models to guide welds and qualify welds per NAVSEA specs.

Skills

5+ years welding

NAVSEA WPS knowledge

PQR welding qualification

Level 2 VT NDT

Welding symbols interpretation

Tools

3 lb hammer

Striker

Full face shield

Welding gloves

Bottle wrench

Utility knife

Flashlight

Job description

201 WAVY - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704 US (Primary)

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 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

Setup 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

# of Hires Needed: 2

Salary Grade: $29.20 - $43.80

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and affirmative action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).