Welder II- Day Shift

Acoustical Sheetmetal Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the welding industry is seeking a highly motivated Welder II for its night shift team in Virginia Beach. The ideal candidate will perform diverse welding tasks using various techniques and ensure the quality and safety of all welds. Required qualifications include MIG and TIG certifications, along with 3-5 years of experience. This role offers a dynamic workplace and opportunities for cross-training.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience or proficiency by testing.
• Basic mathematical skills and knowledge of measurement tools.
• Skill in using and caring for welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding using MIG, TIG, and other processes.
• Inspect products for defects and maintain equipment.
• Account for time and report production quality issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Safety consciousness

Education

High School or Equivalent

Vocational/Prior Welding Education

MIG Welding Certification

TIG Welding Certification

Flux-Core Certification

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Welder II to join our night shift team. Hours are Monday-Thursday 5pm-3:30am. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of welding in a manufacturing industry.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform welding duties using MIG, TIG, Wire Welder, Spot Welder and/or oxy/acetylene torch.
• Clean and dress welds as required
• Set up and lay out work using material handling equipment or hand layouts to fabricate or rework finished products.
• Manual set up of handheld sanders, grinders, wire wheels or other finishing handheld tools.
• Welding I-Beam, Frame and Fuel Tanks in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Clamp, hold, tack weld, drill, mill, tap, cut and/or bolt together components to obtain required configuration and positions for complete welding process.
• Inspect products, equipment and tools for defect and malfunction.
• Create quality welds according to blueprints/specifications.
• Inspect all welds and re-work as necessary.
• Change wire and gas on weld machine as necessary.
• Ensure equipment properly set up and used in a safe manner during welding process.
• Maintain welding equipment and machines, inspect regularly and request maintenance as needed.
• Assist/participate in fuel tank pressure testing as required and rework as necessary.
• Perform work to timely standard and quality expectations.
• Account for time and work completed through means of weekly timesheets.
• Report and document basic material, production, quality or safety issues to direct supervisor or management.

Requirements

Competency Requirements

• Flexible and responsive with strong teamwork orientation
• Willingness to cross-train and perform other job tasks in addition to primary assigned position
• Knowledge in use of basic hand tools
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Safety conscious behavior
• Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills

Required Education/Training

• High School or Equivalent
• Vocational/Prior Welding Education
• MIG Welding Certification Required
• TIG Welding Certification a plus
• Flux-Core a plus

Qualification/Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience, or demonstrated proficiency by testing
• Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools
• Basic mathematical skills and knowledge in use of measurement tools

Certifications:

• AWS, SENSE, or documentation to support other successful testing

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS):

• Welding of various types of Structural Steel, Sheet Steel Plate, Formed Steel Plate, and other Extruded type structure
• Proficiency in performing Gas Metal Arc Welding, in multiple positions
• Proficiency in Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray and Pulse Spray, recognize technique issues and resolve them
• Perform visual inspection of Welds and identify discrepancies prior to final inspection and correct any defects identified
• Assist with//participate in fuel tank pressure testing and following the process for acceptance
• Must be able to fabricate, read, and use measuring instruments, blueprint reading at elementary level