Welder III

Walashek Industrial & Marine; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Welder to interpret blueprints, lay out and weld aluminum in repair or construction of marine vessels and related equipment.

The role requires Navy ship repair exposure and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be skilled in GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW and be comfortable with open-air shipyard conditions, testing, rigging, and working with varied materials.

Qualifications

• Must be experienced in welding 5XXX aluminum.
• Navy ship repair experience required.
• Able to read blueprints, sketches and drawings to weld metals.
• Navy Standard Items experience.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and able to multitask.
• Understand work process to measure, cut, and weld metal to specifications.
• Able to weld using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW.
• Basic understanding of NDT requirements.
• Able to conduct air, hydrostatic and vacuum tests.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ship repair industry understanding.
• DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminum per blueprints and work specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and manuals.
• Perform GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW welding.
• Lay out and fit-up materials; perform rigging and shielding.
• Read tape measures and verify dimensions.
• Use torch and hand/shop tools safely and effectively.
• Weld to required tolerances across multiple material types.
• Work in open-air shipyard environments and confined spaces as needed.

Skills

GTAW

GMAW

SMAW

FCAW

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Layout

Rigging

Hand tools

Shop tools

NDT basics

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

Full-time position

The Marine Welder is responsible for comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work specification instructions to weld aluminum in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. This position reports directly to the Weld/Structural Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• GTAW/GMAW/SMAW
• Read a tape measure
• Lay out Material
• Fit- Up Material
• Rigging
• Read a work specification/blue print/drawing/tech manual
• Comprehensive Torch and Weld Work
• Radius Gage
• Hand power Tools
• Shop Tools/Equipment

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be experienced in welding 5XXX aluminum
• Must have Navy Ship Repair Experience (shipyard, contractor, government)
• Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals to weld metals
• Navy Standard Items Experience
• Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
• Understand Work Process to measure, cut, and weld metal (of multiple material types) to required specifications
• Ability to weld metal using various requirements and procedures such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Basic understanding of NDT Requirements
• Ability to conduct air, hydrostatic tests and vacuum tests
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
• Must be able to work independently
• Understanding of Ship repair industry
• Must be DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Preferred Experience:

• LCAC/SSC experience preferred

Working Conditions:

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment.
• May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required.
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
• Some travel may be required

We provide paid holidays, vacation, paid medical & dental and 401(k) benefits.

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.