Welder 1st Class 2nd shift

Fairlead; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder for their 2nd shift operations. This role involves using manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to join metal components, ensuring high-quality standards as per NAVSEA specifications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various welding processes and be proficient in interpreting welding symbols. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a team to meet project milestones while also mentoring junior welders. If you're passionate about manufacturing and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years related welding experience or equivalent certification.
• Ability to interpret weld symbols and maintain tolerances.
• Knowledge of welding principles and defect correction.

Responsibilities

• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Weld components in various positions and processes.
• Monitor welding to prevent overheating and defects.

Skills

Welding

Interpreting Weld Symbols

Quality Control

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Mentoring Junior Welders

Education

Welding Certification

NAVSEA Qualification

Tools

25' Tape

Full Face Welding Shield

Welding Gloves

Electrode Holder

Job description

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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, interpreting NAVSEA approved WPS.
• Use gauges for quality checks according to NAVSEA specifications.
• Set up or program power supplies, identify support gear for weld processes.
• Proficient in oxy/fuel, plasma, CAC-A cutting, gouging, and scarfing of welds, and beveling plates.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt parts to achieve required configurations.
• Detect, troubleshoot, and fix faulty equipment or materials; notify management if replacements are needed.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment across multiple processes, including stud welding.
• Monitor welding to prevent overheating, warping, or distortion.
• Examine workpieces for defects, measure to ensure conformance.
• Operate hand and power tools common to welding.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts with appropriate tools.
• Possess knowledge and proficiency in fitting.
• Coordinate with team to meet project milestones.
• Follow WPS to ensure proper materials and specifications are met.
• Adhere to material control requirements.
• Mentor junior welders to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Perform duties outside of trade when required.
• Proficient in mirror welding.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years related welding experience or equivalent certification.
• Ability to weld PQR plates for new processes.
• Certification to company's Level 2 VT NDT procedures.
• Qualified per NAVSEA documents.
• Knowledge of welding principles, processes, and defect correction.
• Ability to interpret weld symbols and maintain tolerances.
• Experience welding dissimilar metals and various sizes/shapes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security access.
• Preferred: multiple process certifications, forklift and man-lift operation certifications.

Tooling Required

• 25' Tape, 3 lb. hammer, Burning goggles, Striker, Full Face Welding Shield, Welding Gloves, Slag Hammer, Bottle Wrench, 12" Crescent Wrench, Wire Cutters, Pliers, Utility Knife, Electrode holder, Lockable tool storage.

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting, stooping, bending, crawling, reaching, working in overhead or confined spaces, outdoors or noisy environments. Occasionally lifting over 50 pounds.

Fairlead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TO APPLY: https://fairleadint.com/employment-application/

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing and Production

Industries

• Manufacturing

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