Structural Welder

$45 per hour

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Structural Welder (Pulse Arc)

We are seeking a skilled structural welder with expertise in pulse arc welding. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in naval shipyard environments, utilizing various welding techniques including MIG, flux-core, and pulse arc welding.

Responsibilities:

Assisting the building of aircraft carriers and submarines
Perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P processes.
Work in physically demanding environments such as shipboard and sub-assemblies, climbing ladders and staging.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations in the shipbuilding industry.
Conduct air carbon arc gouging and ensure proficiency in using fillet and butt weld gauges.
Pass all position, multi-pass butt weld qualification tests according to MIL-STD-248D standards.

Pay/Benefits:

$45/hr
$140 per diem
Paid weekly
Full benefits package

Job Type & Location:

This is a contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

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