Welder / Welding / Fabrication Welder

201 WAVY - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704 US (Primary)

Category
Skilled Trades
Job Description
Summary:
Use manual, semi-automatic, flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Perform (with training) Mechanized welding, cutting, and gouging processes as required by the work activity.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate safetyequipment anduse safe work habits
Weld components in2G,3G,and 4Gpositionsin a minimum of4processes. Interpreta NAVSEA approved WPS (weld procedure specification)
Usefillet weld gauges, V-WAC gauge, bridge cam gauge for first in line quality checks as welds are completed,according to the correct NAVSEA fabrication document
Setup or programpower supplieswith the ability toidentifycorrect support gear needed with minimal supervision in multiple processes
Proficientinoxy/fuel cutting, plasma cutting and CAC-A (carbon arc air) cutting,gouging,and scarfing of welds andbeveling plates
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend,grindand/or boltcomponentparts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
Detectand troubleshootfaulty operation of equipment and/or defectivematerials andnotify supervisors
Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment tojoin weldments, using processes such asGTAW,GMAW,FCAW,GMAW-P,GMAW-S,SMAW,SAW, Mechanized processes,and ability to setup stud welding gunconsistently using any combination of at least 4 processes
Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material
Examine work pieces for defects, and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance withNAVSEAspecifications
Recognize, set up, andoperatehand and power tools common to the welding trade, such asangle grinders, die grinders and needle scalers
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
Work consistently with supervisors and complete daily assignments with some to little supervision
Work outside of trade asrequiredto complete daily tasks
Required Qualifications:
Work Experience: Minimum 3 years relatedweldingexperience
Candidate must have prior experience and qualificationin accordance withapplicableNAVSEAdocuments
Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes,andtechniques requiringcorrect weld joint identificationin accordance withMIL-22Dor AWS D1.1, and the ability toidentifyand correct weld defects prior to an NDT inspector showing up on site providing acceptablefirst-timequality
Ability to interpret weld symbols andidentifynecessary weld sizes and joint configuration
Ability tomaintaindimensions and tolerances to specifications
Ability to weld dissimilar metals
Ability to weld parts and structures that vary in size,shape,and thickness
Must be able to obtain andmaintainaccess to assigned military/government installationsasrequiredfor workactivity
Preferred Qualifications:weldcertificationsin multiple processes asrequiredper division needs
Certification and experience as a forklift and man-lift operator
Tooling Required:
Center Punch
3lbhammer
Combination Square
Striker
Full Face Welding Shield
Welding Gloves
Bottle Wrench
Utility Knife
ADA Notations:
Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in the elements and noisy conditions.Occasional lifting 50+ pounds.
Job Requirements
# of Hires Needed
3
Salary Grade
$25.02 - $37.54
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