Structural Welder Pulse Arc

Structural Welder Pulse Arc

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

• 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

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

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