Shipyard Staffing is currently hiring Structural Welders for work in Norfolk, VA.
- Must pass stick & flux core weld test
Qualifications :
Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)Knowledge of welding techniques (oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, and TIG), tools and equipmentTechnical training preferredKnowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the tradeMust be able to work effectively with othersComprehend blueprints, sketches, and templatesEnter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spacesMust be a steady, reliable workerMust be able to compared and follow simple instructionsMust be a US CitizenResponsibilities
Weld together metal components of products, as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding producers, or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipmentPrepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or think scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matterWeld completion in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positionsOperate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment o fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc weldingManually apply filler rod to supply weld metalClean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holesSet up and operate welding equipment and select proper electrodes according to metals to be joined or as instructedPreform grinding and joint preparation for NDT processesBurning, washing, edge prepping using hand and automated equipmentFlux cored inner shield and dual shield welding along with oxy-acetylene torching, air-arc, weld-wire gas, stick and pipe flangeConstruct or repair metal products by joining parts either manual (using a variety of welding methods including electric arc, MIG and TIG welding or oxy-acetylene welding) or by machineRead and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons reports and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot workPreforms grinding and joint preparation for NDT processesMark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as requiredWill be required to wear personal protective equipment – hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots / shoes and, when necessary, respiratorOther duties as assignedUnderstand and act upon instructionsWork independently to complete responsibilities