Structural Welder (Pulse Arc)

Overview Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Structural Welder (Pulse Arc) for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA. Basic Qualifications Four years of NNS or naval shipyard experience as a first‑class welder. Required skills: Multi‑pass fillet and butt welds in all positions using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW‑P (Pulse Arc). Heating with oxygen/propane heating torch. Experience working in physically demanding environments (shipboard, sub‑assemblies, ladders, staging, etc.). Familiarity with OSHA regulations for shipbuilding. Air Carbon Arc Gouging proficiency. Ability to properly use fillet and butt weld gauges. Welding qualification tests: All‑position (2G, 3G, 4G) SMAW. All‑position FCAW. Horizontal GMAW. All‑position GMAW‑P. Air Carbon Arc Gouging proficiency test. Tests to be completed at the Newport News welding school: A: All Welding Qualification Tests – SMAW (6 hours) B: All Welding Qualification Tests – FCAW (12 hours) C: All Welding Qualification Tests – GMAW (4 hours) Visual Inspection of Welds Level I (4 hours) Welder Vision Test (5 minutes) Air Carbon Arc Gouging Proficiency Test (1 hour) PPE training: general requirements, eye and face protection, head protection, foot protection, hand and body protection, hearing protection, body harness-personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), and position device systems. Special requirement: Must be able to pass the Pulse Arc weld test. Preferred Qualifications Nickel/Copper experience is a plus, but not required. Required Education High school diploma or GED (accredited school). Work Hours Full‑time, all shifts. #J-18808-Ljbffr