1st Class Combination Welder/Fitter - 2nd Shift (Job ID: 1185)

Colonna's Shipyard • Norfolk, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a 1st Class Combination Welder/Fitter to support 2nd Shift operations in Norfolk, VA.
Weld together metal components of products, as specified by blueprints, weld symbols, material markings, work order, welding procedures, or verbal instructions, using welding equipment.
Interpret and lay out blueprints, check and fit materials, tack weld of small assemblies, aluminum and steel foundations.
Erect units and install structural items on ship ways.
Physical assembly in prefabrication and erection on the building site of individual structural elements or prefabricated panels and three-dimensional sub-assemblies.
Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick mil scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
Complete weld processes in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, shielded metal arc, and submerged arc welding.
Clean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
Set up and operate welding equipment and select proper electrodes according to material types to be joined and procedurally required.
Preform grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes.
Flux cored inner shield and dual shield welding along with oxy-acetylene torching, air-arc, weld-wire gas, stick and pipe flange.
Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons reports and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator.
Instruct apprentices and fellow welders with job assignments and overall mentoring.
Be able to perform duties with little to no supervision.
Maintain a high level of first pass through rate on production welding inspections.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have at least seven (7) years' combined Welding and Shipfitting experience.
• 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) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
• Must have knowledge of welding techniques, mirror welding, preheat and inter-pass temperature, tools and equipment
• Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade to include but not limited to fillet weld gauges, cutting torches, heating torches, V-WAC gauge, CAM Gauge, temp sticks, and preheat application tooling.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with others.
• Must be able to comprehend weld sequence sketches, and templates.
• Must have ability to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Must be a steady and reliable worker that maintains regular and consistent attendance.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to access Government facilities and obtain and maintain a DBIDS.
• Position requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer previous technical training.
• Previous experience working in Steel America fabrication shop preferred.
• New Aircraft Carrier Construction experience.
• New Submarine Construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Weld together metal components of products, as specified by blueprints, weld symbols, material markings, work order, welding procedures, or verbal instructions, using welding equipment.
• Interpret and lay out blueprints, check and fit materials, tack weld of small assemblies, aluminum and steel foundations.
• Erect units and install structural items on ship ways.
• Physical assembly in prefabrication and erection on the building site of individual structural elements or prefabricated panels and three-dimensional sub-assemblies.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick mil scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Complete weld processes in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, shielded metal arc, and submerged arc welding.
• Clean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
• Set up and operate welding equipment and select proper electrodes according to material types to be joined and procedurally required.
• Preform grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes.
• Flux cored inner shield and dual shield welding along with oxy-acetylene torching, air-arc, weld-wire gas, stick and pipe flange.
• Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons reports and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator.
• Instruct apprentices and fellow welders with job assignments and overall mentoring.
• Be able to perform duties with little to no supervision.
• Maintain a high level of first pass through rate on production welding inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees