Structural Welder - Pulse Arc

$45 per hour

Hutco Inc

Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

HUTCO, INC.

Position: Structural Welder – Pulse Arc

Job Location: Newport News

Hutco Branch: Portsmouth VA

Rate of Pay: $45 per hour (perdiem Available for those who qualify)

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week – All Shifts
Security Clearance: Not Required

Position Overview

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 & Responsibilities

Perform all-position fillet and butt welds using:
- SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
- GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
- FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding)
- GMAW-P (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 & Skills

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 & Qualifications

Leased Labor Provider must supply proof of completion/documentation for:

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)

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

Special Requirement

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

Benefits

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

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

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