Structural Welder - Pulse Arc

Structural Welder – Pulse Arc

We are seeking highly skilled Structural Welders (Pulse Arc certified) for long-term shipyard work in Newport News, VA. Candidates must have extensive experience with multi-pass welding processes and the ability to pass all position weld tests without training.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform all-position fillet and butt welds using: Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, Pulse Arc Welding.
• Use oxygen/propane heating torches.
• Air carbon arc gouging.
• Follow OSHA safety protocols for confined spaces, fall protection, and PPE use.
• Work in demanding physical environments (e.g., shipboard, confined spaces, heights, staging).

Required experience and skills include:

• Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at NNS or naval shipyards.
• Skilled in: all-position welds: 2G, 3G, 4G with SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P; using fillet and butt weld gauges; air carbon arc gouging.
• Must pass: visual inspection of welds level I, welders vision test, carbon arc gouging proficiency.
• Mandatory: pass weld qualification tests on-site at Newport News Welding School.

Mandatory safety training and qualifications include:

• Confined Space Training – OSHA 29 CFR 1915.
• Hazard Communication – OSHA 29CFR 1915.1200.
• Respirator Fit Test & Medical Clearance (MSA Comfo Classic only).
• Fall Protection – 4-D Body Harness, Lifelines, Beam Clamps (ANSI Z359.1 compliant).
• Audiometric Testing & Hexavalent Chromium Clearance.
• Coveralls – Flame Resistant with long sleeves.
• Welding Shield Leather Bib and Full Jacket.

Required PPE (provided by supplier) includes:

• White Hard Hat (with company name and worker's last name).
• ANSI Z87 Safety Glasses with side shields.
• 8" steel-toe safety boots or leather shoes with spats.
• Bilsom Leightning L1N Muff-Style Hearing Protection.
• MSA Comfo Classic Respirator.
• Flame-resistant coveralls and full welding jacket.
• Welding shield leather bib.

All candidates must pass the Pulse Arc weld test before assignment. No training provided prior to testing — must be test-ready.

Hutco Inc. offers limited benefit coverage through Essential Staff Care.

The hotel is advanced for the first two weeks (loan).

Available plans include:

• Medical / Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Term Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment

To apply, contact Hutco today. Apply in person or online at our Portsmouth Branch: 728 High Street, Suite 200 Portsmouth, VA 23704. Email resumes to View email address on click.appcast.io. Call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).