Welder

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W International is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. W International provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. We recognize that their hard work and dedication are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to reward them. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits, along with a positive work environment built on mutual respect and professionalism. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on ethics and values, dedication to our employees and communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. W International is a world class metal fabricator located in Goose Creek, SC, specializing in complex critical weldments for the defense, aerospace and commercial markets. W International's unique facility encompasses 45 acres and over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space on the Cooper River. W International works on some of the leading projects in the industry and can ship via barge, rail, or articulated vehicle. We are certified to AS9100 Rev. D and ISO9001: 2015, as well as numerous NAVSEA weld and quality certifications.

Requirements of the Position:

• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities of the Position Include:

• Reports directly to the Weld Supervisor.
• Must be able to set up welding machine in accordance with and full understand of WPS.
• Must be able to pass D1.1 bend test for 1.0" A-36 plate.
• Must be able to pass 1688 HY80 bend test for 2" plate
• Must be able to use grinder for proper pre-weld joint preparation and post-weld clean-up.
• Must be able to interpret weld symbols and build prints.
• Must be able to VT own welds
• Must be able to pass Welder Workmanship Training
• Must be adept with hand tools including measuring devices.
• Verifies conformance of work piece to specifications.
• Must be able to distinguish varying thicknesses of metal materials.
• Assist senior Welder/Fabricators when needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be able to lift as much as 50lbs and have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Willing to work in excess of 40 hours a week
• High school or equivalent

Preferred Skills:

• 4+ years of D1.1 Code welding or equivalent
• NAVSEA 1688 weld experience
• GMAW, GTAM, and SMAW ability
• Heavy structural, Military, or Aerospace weld background
• Overhead crane experience