Welder, TIG

ZipRecruiter; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine repair company seeks a skilled Welder for its Hampton Roads yard. This position requires the ability to perform all welding processes, ensure safety compliance, and work reliably within a motivated team environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and TIG certification, contributing to critical marine repair operations.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Excellent benefit package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding experience, able to qualify in all processes and materials.
• Familiar with OSHA standards and safety procedures.
• Capable of motivating others and working effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze jobs from start to finish ensuring safe work methods.
• Join, fabricate, and repair metal using welding techniques.
• Inspect completed welds for visual acceptance.

Skills

Welding techniques

OSHA standards familiarity

Reliability

Motivational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TIG Welder certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our ship yard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes job from start to finish ensuring proper and safe work methods used.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other material by applying appropriate welding techniques and following safety procedures. Must be familiar with OSHA standards and requirements.
• Inspects completed welds to ensure visual acceptance.
• Notifies supervisor of any safety or equipment issues.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have five plus years of experience as a welder with abilities to qualify in all processes and materials. TIG Welder certification required.
• Must be familiar with OSHA standards and requirements.
• Must be able to work effectively and motivate others.
• Must be steady, reliable worker.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements of criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Marine Hydraulics International, Inc. is an at will employer

MHI Ship Repair & Services offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

Affirmative Action/EOE Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a drug free workplace.