Advanced Marine Welder

Position Description & Qualifications If you love and enjoy engaging in manual projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S. Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring a Advanced Marine Welder to be part of a dynamic team supporting our U.S. Navy Ships with equipment, and C5ISR system installations located in the beautiful surroundings of Newport News, Virginia. Serco supports our U.S. Naval Ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Military. You will join an amazing team to fabricate and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques. You will also play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations, which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military. In this role, you will: Interpret specifications, drawings, blueprints, shop job orders and process sheets. Use a variety of ARC and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as foundations, cable collars, cable/pipe/vent hangers, cable tubes penetrations, studs, etc. Perform related tasks such as thermal cutting (PLASMA or TORCH) and grinding. Cut metal into appropriate shape. Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Train new personnel on machinery, tools and test equipment required for quality construction of products. Climb shipyard/shipboard stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position. Work onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation and the like and with equipment where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, muscle strains, serious injury, or death. To be successful in this role, you will have: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance after hire. A High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 5 years shipboard welding experience. The ability to obtain gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening. Complete successful qualification in the following Serco Welding Procedures within 30 days of starting with Serco for continued employment with Serco: Serco-001 (GMAW, Aluminum – 4 position), Serco-002 (SMAW, HY100-4 position), Serco-003 (GMAW, Aluminum – 4 position), Serco-007 (SMAW, C/S to S/S – 4 position), and Serco-012 (SMAW, S/S to S/S – 4 position). Have your own tools of the trade and able to pass pre-certification company weld test. Get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift. Familiarity with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation. Be able to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position. Have attention to safety, which is critical. The ability to travel up to 10% to various work sites. The ability to work in Newport News, Virginia. Preferred Qualifications: An active DoD Secret Clearance Shipboard Experience OSHA 10 certification Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply! Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr