Welder

Welder JobKokosing is seeking certified welders in Northern VA, Baltimore, MD, and Hopewell, VA. Must have or be able to pass AWS D1.1 FCAW, preferred AWS D1.5 SMAW.Summary:Fabricates, joins, and repairs equipment, fixtures, and structures by using various welding techniques.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Must be able to work while tied off to fall protection.Skilled in use of necessary hand and power tools.Designs, fabricates, joins, and/or repairs equipment, fixtures, and various types of metal objects and structures using oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG, and TIG welding techniques.Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes, and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools.Analyzes plans, drawings, work samples, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements.Certificates, licenses, registrations:AWS certifiedD1.5(3G & 4G) needed for bridge workD1.1 needed for all other structural weldingDriver's license and good driving record - Class B CDL preferredMerchant Marine and Able-Bodied Seaman credentials preferred.Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) preferred.Work environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Physical demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly work or walk on uneven ground or onboard floating equipment. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Access and egress to barges, boats, and piers requires ability to do so from moving surfaces due to water motion. Must have good vision and hearing for details at close range or in the distance. The employee must occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Expected base pay range for this position is: $28.00/hr - $35.00/hrThis compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan.Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.