Welder III

Walashek; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Walashek is seeking a Marine Welder for full-time employment, dedicated to details and welding high-quality metal for marine and industrial repairs. Candidates will engage in various tasks including reading blueprints, welding techniques, and teamwork within an open-air environment, with a commitment to safety and independence.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Paid medical & dental

401(k) benefits

Qualifications

• Must comprehend blueprints, sketches, and technical manuals.
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of various welding techniques (SMAW, GTAW, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Read tape measures and lay out materials for welding.
• Perform comprehensive torch and weld work.
• Work on projects aboard ships and understand the ship repair industry.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Rigging

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand power tools

Shop tools and equipment

Job description

Full time position

We are looking for a detail oriented, outgoing, dependable Marine Welder for an established Marine and Industrial Repair Company. Qualified applicants will be tested on their skill level and scheduled to interview at our office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

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

Required Education and Experience:

• Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals in order to weld metals
• Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
• Understand Work Process in order 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.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
• Must be able to work independently
• Understanding of Ship repair industry
• Must be RAPID Gate/DBIDS and TWIX credential eligible

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.

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

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