Welder JM1

Southcoast Welding; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Welding in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Welder JM1 to fabricate steel components for Navy ship repair and marine equipment. The role requires travel to Pascagoula, MS and involves setup, fitting, and reading weld symbols to ensure quality welds.

The candidate must be a certified welder with 1–2 years ship repair experience and basic English, with ability to read tape measures and operate cutting tools.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified welder.
• Minimum 1–2 years of ship repair experience.
• Must be able to speak and understand Basic English.

Responsibilities

• Operates fabrication shop and machine shop machinery.
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets up welding equipment.
• Fits and tacks parts together in preparation for welding.
• Removes excess slag.
• Performs precise fitting work on components.
• Reads blueprints and interprets weld symbols.
• Adheres to safety policies and wears PPE.
• Ensures Firewatch duties are ready before hot work.
• Fills out Job JSA forms.

Skills

Certified Welder

Welding in all positions

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Safety and procedures

Tools

Sawzall

4” & 7” grinders

Weld Gauges

Job description

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Welder JM1

Technical Chesapeake, VA, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $24.00 Hourly

WELDER JM1

CLASSIFICATION (FLSA): NONEXEMPT

SALARY RANGE: $19.00-$24.00

REPORTS TO: Structural Supervisor and/or Structural Leadman

NOTE: This position requires travelling to Pascagoula Mississippi.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Welder JM1 Welds fabricated steel components to assemble structural forms in the assembly and production of Navy ship repair and other marine and commercial equipment. Welder JM1 must possess trade specific tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES

• Operates fabrication shop and machine shop machinery and equipment.
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Setup welding equipment
• Fit and Tack parts together in preparation for welding
• Remove excess slag
• Perform precise fitting work on components
• Running lines and leads
• Blueprint reading and interpret weld symbols
• Must adhere to a promote ALL company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in Production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure that employees assigned with Firewatch duties are in place and ready prior to begin hot work
• Fill out Job JSA forms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Welder JM1 must be able to meet and successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following physical demands are representative to the position.

The position is active and requires extensive standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, and crouching. Along with such movements, employee is required to lift parts/machinery of up to 75 pounds. Additional demands are listed below:

• Able to climb ladders and work off scaffolding
• Able to lift, carry, and or push up to 50 – 75 lbs. throughout the shift (including overtime)

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Must be certified in Welding
• Ability to weld in all positions
• Ability to troubleshoot minor welding equipment problems
• Must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company procedures and policies
• Able to read a tape measure
• Able to operate sawzall, 4” & 7” grinders, and various other tools
• Able to use Weld Gauges

COMPETENCIES

• Flexibility (Job duties & schedule)
• Work well with others in all areas where SCW&M is performing work
• Teamwork orientation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

Welder JM1 position has no supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION TYPE / HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Schedule is Monday- Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (swing shifts dependent on work load). Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be certified Welder
• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years of ship repair experience and/or skill set.
• Must be able to speak and understand Basic English

Work Authorization Clearance

For E-verify and contract security purposes (including ship access lists), all employees MUST present a valid export document. Acceptable documents are U.S. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Passport, Passport Card and Permanent Resident Card.

Other

Please consider that duties, responsibilities, and all other points specified in this description can change at any time with or without notice.