1st Class Structural Welder - Steel America (Job ID: 1130)

Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. • Norfolk, VA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking 1st Class Structural Welders to support operations at our site in Norfolk, VA. Job Description: Weld together metal components of products, as specified by blueprints, weld symbols, material markings, work order, welding procedures, or verbal instructions, using welding equipment. 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' experience as a Welder.
• 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, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in Steel America fabrication shop preferred.
• Prefer previous technical training.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed