Welder JM2

Southcoast Welding; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Welding is seeking a Welder JM2 for full-time work in Chesapeake, VA, with travel to Pascagoula, MS. The role focuses on welding fabricated steel components for Navy ship repair and marine equipment, requiring trade tools and the ability to read weld symbols.

The position offers day and swing shifts, 40 hours weekly, and requires a certified welder with 2–4 years of ship repair experience, plus basic English. Safety and PPE are emphasized in daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold welding certification and be able to weld in all positions.
• 2–4 years ship repair experience or equivalent skill set.
• Basic English communication skills required.
• Able to read tape measures and interpret welding specs.
• Proficient with safety policies and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Operates fabrication and machine shop equipment.
• Reads job specs to determine machine adjustments and materials.
• Sets up welding equipment for operation.
• Fits and tacks parts in preparation for welding.
• Removes slag and performs precise fitting of components.
• Performs welding and reads blueprints and weld symbols.
• Trains Welder JM1 on advanced processes.
• Ensures safety policies and PPE are followed in production areas.
• Oversees firewatch duties before hot work begins.
• Fills out Job JSA forms when required.

Skills

Certified Welder

All positions welding

Troubleshoot welding equipment

Safety policy compliance

Tape measure reading

Welder Workmanship Training

Operate sawzall & grinders

Weld Gauges

Education

Certified Welder

Tools

Sawzall

Grinders (4” & 7”)

Weld Gauges

Job description

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Welder JM2

Full-time Regular Technical Virginia Employee, Chesapeake, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1107

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

NOTE: This position requires travelling to Pascagoula Mississippi.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Welder JM2 Welds fabricated steel components to assemble structural forms in the assembly and production of Navy ship repair and other marine and commercial equipment. Welder JM2 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
• Welding
• Blueprint & Weld symbols proficiency
• Running lines and leads
• Train Welder JM1 on advanced welding processes
• 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 JM2 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
• Pass Welder Workmanship Training (WWT)
• Able to operate sawzall, 4” & 7” grinders, and various other tools
• Able to use Weld Gauges

COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency
• Flexibility (Job duties & schedule)
• Work well with others in all areas where SCW&M is performing work
• Follow verbal/written instructions
• Able to work independently with little to no supervision
• Teamwork orientation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

Welder JM2 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 2-4 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.