Welder - 1st Shift - Full Time

Job Type: Full-Time
Shift Type: First Shift
Location: 201 WAVY - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704 US (Primary)

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 safety equipment and use safe work habits
Weld components in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions in at least 5 processes. Interpret a NAVSEA approved WPS (weld procedure specification)
Use fillet 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

• Set up or program power supplies with the ability to identify correct support gear needed for any weld process necessary to complete work activity
• Proficient in oxy/fuel cutting, plasma cutting and CAC-A (carbon arc air) cutting, gouging, and scarfing of welds and beveling plates
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind and/or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding
• Detect and troubleshoot faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials and fix as required then notify management if replacement equipment is needed
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to join weldments, using processes such as GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, GMAW-P, SMAW, SAW, Mechanized processes, and ability to set up stud welding gun consistently using any combination of at least 5 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 with NAVSEA specifications
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as angle grinders, die grinders and needle scalers
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
• Knowledge, ability, and proficiency in Fitting
• Ability to work consistently with employees and assign daily assignments and coordinate directly with a general foreman or production manager to maintain delivery of scheduled project milestones

Expertly follows WPS to ensure proper mil-cert filler wire and base metals are used in accordance with the work activity to ensure NAVSEA specifications are properly met
Ensure that level one material control requirements are followed in accordance with the applicable QSPM documents
Perform all duties on an expert and professional level while being able to mentor 2nd and 3rd class welders to minimize rework and maintain on-time and first-time quality
Perform work outside of trade when required
Proficient in mirror welding
Work to a SOW and QA work package while expertly reading applicable drawings and VWI 3d models, as necessary
Required Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Minimum 5+ years related welding experience, or accredited Apprenticeship Program graduate or Journeyman Certificate accepted in lieu of work experience
• Ability to weld PQR plates to qualify the company for new processes
• Ability to be certified to the company’s Level 2 VT NDT procedures
• Candidate must have prior experience and qualification in accordance with applicable NAVSEA documents
• Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes, and techniques requiring correct weld joint identification in accordance with MIL-22D or AWS D1.1, and the ability to identify and correct weld defects prior to an NDT inspector showing up on site providing acceptable and constant first-time quality
• Ability to interpret weld symbols and identify necessary weld sizes and joint configuration
• Ability to maintain dimensions 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 and maintain access to assigned military/government installations as required for work activity
• Preferred Qualifications: weld certifications in multiple processes as required per division needs
• Certification and experience as a forklift and man-lift operator

Tooling Required:

• 25’ Tape
• 3 lb. hammer
• Burning goggles
• Striker
• Full Face Welding Shield
• Welding Gloves
• Slag Hammer
• Bottle Wrench
• 12” Crescent Wrench
• Wire Cutters
• Pliers
• Utility Knife

Electrode holder (stinger)
Lockable tool storage
Flashlight
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 to 50+ pounds.