Marine Welder (Mid-Level) - Chesapeake, VA
About The Position
If you love and enjoy engaging in manual projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring a Marine Welder to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US. Navy Ships with equipment, and C5ISR system installations located in the beautiful surroundings in Norfolk , Virginia. Serco supports our US Naval Ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Military. You will join an amazing team to fabricate, and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques. You will also play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations, which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military. In this role, you will: Assemble pieces of metal together or repair damage in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat, melting the metal into shape Review blueprints Cut metal into the appropriate shape Smooth metal to remove creases Climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- A minimum of 2 years shipboard welding experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
- The ability to obtain gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.
- The ability to successfully complete he following Serco Welding Procedures: Serco-001 (GMAW, Aluminum – 4 position) Serco-002 (SMAW, HY100-4 position) Serco-003 (GMAW, Aluminum – 4 position) Serco-007 (SMAW, C/S to S/S – 4 position) Serco-012 (SMAW, S/S to S/S – 4 position)
- Your own tools of the trade and able to pass pre-certification company weld test.
- Get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift.
- Familiarity with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
- Have attention to safety, which is critical.
- Candidate must be willing to travel up to 10% to various work sites.
- The ability to work onsite in Chesapeake, VA.
Nice To Haves
- An active DoD Secret Clearance
- An OSHA 10 certification
Responsibilities
- Assemble pieces of metal together or repair damage in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat, melting the metal into shape
- Review blueprints
- Cut metal into the appropriate shape
- Smooth metal to remove creases
- Climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
