Ship/Submarine Welder 1 - Chesapeake, VA

Job TitleThe M.C. Dean, Inc. Maritime Division works at shipyards around the world from our regional offices in Chesapeake, VA, and San Diego, CA. Become a key member of our Alteration Installation Teams, supporting C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines. Join the top team on the waterfront, working for unrivaled compensation and benefits.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GEDA minimum of 1-2 years of applicable welding experienceASNT NDT Level I Certification, or relevant experience.One (1) other relevant technical certification or qualification such as American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Supervisor, AWS Certified Weld Inspector, or other.Skills and ProficienciesRead and interpret specificationsRead and understand shipboard installation drawings, blueprints, and job ordersUse a variety of ARC and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as foundations, cable collars, cable/pipe/vent hangers, cable tube penetrations, studs, etc.Weld in all positions and for all types of metals and alloys in various shapes to include pipes, structural forms, plates, sheet metal, bar stock, machinery and equipmentWeld parts together using gas welding, or brazing and any combination of arc welding processesPerform thermal cutting and grindingRepair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase size of metal partsSupervisory and leadership skillsSafety and Physical Requirements (have or obtain the following certifications)Occupation Safety Haz-Mat CertificationShipyard Competent Person CertificationAloft/Climbing / Climbing Shipyard Stairs and Ladders CertificationWorking in Confined Spaces CertificationTraining and the Ability to Safely Lift and Move Objects of 50 LBSSecurity and Work LocationsWork is primarily in San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA but you may travel for extended periods to other shipyards in the USA and to other Navy ports outside the USAYou will work at government facilities. You must be a US Citizenship eligible for clearance.You must pass a background investigationYou must have a valid driver's licenseOther ResponsibilitiesWork overtime upon management requestMaintain and safeguard company equipment and toolsMaintain and safeguard welding inventoryOrganize and schedule welding jobs to an on-time completionPhysical RequirementsLifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Possible Travel LocationsSan Diego, CAVallejo, CAEverett, WASeattle, WAPortland, ORGroton, CTMayport, FLPanama City, FLCharleston, SCPearl Harbor, HIPortland, OREarl, NJGuamPay Range USD $23.20 - USD $34.80 /Hr.