Senior Fabricator

Pohlad Companies•Portsmouth, VA

152d•Onsite

About The Position

Jered LLC, a PAR Systems Company, is seeking a Senior Fabricator for its Welding Fabrication Team in Portsmouth, Virginia. The role fabricates, fits, and welds intricate steel structures and mission-critical components to exacting MILSPEC standards using GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW processes. Fabricators interpret complex engineering drawings, maintain certifications across multiple weld processes, troubleshoot equipment, and help meet production goals without compromising quality or safety. The position also involves modeling best practices and mentoring junior fabricators in a high-output manufacturing environment. The work supports systems used by the U.S. Navy and global maritime partners.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of advanced welding experience in a heavy industrial environment.
Current certifications in GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW.
Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and welding symbols.
Skill in MILSPEC-level fabrication.
Ability to pass advanced weld qualification tests, including 6G pipe.
Proficiency with forklifts, cranes, precision measurement tools, and GD&T.
Must be a U.S. person.

Nice To Haves

Technical school diploma or advanced fabrication certifications.
SAW welding and setup experience.
Master Rigger certification.
Experience with aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and nickel alloy.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, fit, and weld intricate steel structures and components using GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW techniques.
Produce mission-critical components to exacting MILSPEC standards.
Interpret complex engineering drawings and welding symbols.
Maintain certifications across multiple welding processes.
Troubleshoot welding equipment.
Meet production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Model best practices and mentor junior fabricators.