Welder/Fitter (Navy Systems) Job Number (874) - EG

Welder/Fitter, 2nd Shift

We are seeking a Welder/Fitter to join our federal team at our York, PA location. Our team at the York/Grantley Plant custom designs, develops and manufactures complex chilled water HVAC and refrigeration equipment for Navy vessels around the world.

Location: Grantley Plant in York, PA Shift: 2nd shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm) Pay: $40.31 (plus $2.00 for shift differential) Union: This is a bargaining unit (union) position. Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

As a Welder/Fitter, you will:

• Working with isometric drawings, digital 3-D models, operational method sheets, welding symbols, and code specifications.
• Work on floor, guarded platform, ladders or at welding table.
• Perform floor erection or fixture assembly of pressure vessels and subassemblies.
• Weld in all positions.
• Lay out from center lines or create own layouts as required to locate and fabricate all internal, external part details, angular, radial, longitudinal relationships.
• Preparing material for welding by cleaning, bead blasting, and or grinding.
• Weld parts per drawing details; including internal and external components, such as heads, lugs, brackets, baffles, piping, valves, fittings, oil coolers, water boxes, covers, make all connections.
• Clean and dress welds to Navy Welding Standards.
• Perform carbon arc or plasma arc gouging.
• Repair welding on defective materials and parts.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working area.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicant must pass a Navy Military Code Standard 2" diameter pipe test with a backing ring in the 6G position using E7018 filler material in order to be hired.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of (3) or more years welding experience; using SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW in all positions
• Ability to use a tape measure, levels, laser levels, combination square set, fixtures, hand tools, pneumatic air tools, guarded platforms, ladders, and any other appropriate welding and material handling equipment.
• Ability to use basic mathematics, work from prints, sketches, written/verbal instruction, and operational method sheets.
• Ability to perform continuous physical work including moving heavy weight materials, handling chain falls, structural shapes, and work in strenuous positions.
• Ability to work safely at all times. Constant care is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be U.S. Citizen to work on the US Government contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical or Vocational Welding Schooling, or equivalent welding experience.
• Experience welding while adhering to code standards.
• Rigging and overhead crane operation experience.
• Knowledge of Military Code Requirements.
• Experience welding exotic materials.
• Ability to use Weld Gauges including Fillet Gauges and V-Wac Gauges.