Welder - Hunt Valve

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense, formerly Hunt Valve Company, is seeking a Welder to support Navy valve fabrication on site. You will read and interpret drawings and procedures, and apply GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), FCAW, PAW, and semi-automatic welds under NAVSEA standards.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years in shop welding, with capability to perform qualification tests and read complex blueprints. Team collaboration and safety focus are essential in this growing defense contractor environment.

Qualifications

• MSSC CPT or similar certification preferred
• Read and interpret drawings and procedures
• Experience with a wide range of base metals and welding processes
• Ability to work well alone and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in accordance with procedures and the company's training program.
• Read and interpret detailed procedures/blueprints and use multiple welding processes to fabricate Navy valves.
• Perform Performance Qualification Testing & Certification to NAVSEA approved welding procedures.
• Perform other duties as required in connection with the position.

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 have 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.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled