Structural Welder – Pulse Arc

Hutco Inc • Portsmouth, VA

17h • $45 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking highly skilled Structural Welders (Pulse Arc certified) for long-term shipyard work in Newport News, VA. Candidates must have extensive experience with multi-pass welding processes and the ability to pass all position weld tests without training.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at NNS or naval shipyards
• Skilled in: All-position welds: 2G, 3G, 4G with SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P Using fillet and butt weld gauges Air Carbon Arc Gouging
• Must pass: Visual Inspection of Welds Level I Welders Vision Test Carbon Arc Gouging Proficiency
• Mandatory: Pass weld qualification tests on-site at Newport News Welding School
• Confined Space Training – OSHA 29 CFR 1915
• Hazard Communication – OSHA 29CFR 1915.1200
• Respirator Fit Test & Medical Clearance (MSA Comfo Classic only)
• Fall Protection – 4-D Body Harness, Lifelines, Beam Clamps (ANSI Z359.1 compliant)
• Audiometric Testing & Hexavalent Chromium Clearance
• Coveralls – Flame Resistant with long sleeves
• Welding Shield Leather Bib and Full Jacket
• All candidates must pass the Pulse Arc weld test before assignment.
• No training provided prior to testing — must be test-ready.

Responsibilities

• Perform all-position fillet and butt welds using: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) GMAW-P (Pulse Arc Welding)
• Use oxygen/propane heating torches
• Air carbon arc gouging
• Follow OSHA safety protocols for confined spaces, fall protection, and PPE use
• Work in demanding physical environments (e.g., shipboard, confined spaces, heights, staging)

Benefits

• Hutco Inc. offers limited benefit coverage through Essential Staff Care.
• The hotel is advanced for the first two weeks (loan).
• Available plans include: Medical / Prescription Dental Vision Short-Term Disability Term Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed