Structural Welder – Pulse Arc

Hutco Inc•Portsmouth, VA

11d•$0 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Hutco, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Structural Welders – Pulse Arc for long-term shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. Qualified candidates must have extensive structural welding experience in a naval shipyard environment and be proficient in multi-pass welding processes. Candidates must be prepared to successfully complete all required weld qualification tests without additional training prior to testing.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at Newport News Shipbuilding or naval shipyards.
Must have demonstrated experience with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P/Pulse Arc welding processes.
Must be proficient performing structural welds in multiple positions, including 2G, 3G, and 4G.
Must have experience using fillet and butt weld gauges.
Must have experience performing air carbon arc gouging.
Must be able to pass required weld qualification testing at the Newport News Welding School.
Must be able to pass Visual Inspection of Welds Level I requirements.
Must pass the required Welder Vision Test.
Must demonstrate Carbon Arc Gouging proficiency.
Candidates must arrive test-ready. No welding training is provided prior to qualification testing.
Candidates must be able to meet applicable shipyard safety, medical, and PPE requirements, including Confined Space Training – OSHA 29 CFR 1915, Hazard Communication – OSHA requirements applicable to shipyard operations, Respirator fit testing and medical clearance, Fall Protection / Body Harness requirements, Audiometric testing, Hexavalent Chromium clearance, Required flame-resistant clothing and welding protection, Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, on staging, and in varying environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Recent hands-on Pulse Arc/GMAW-P experience

Responsibilities

Perform all-position structural fillet and butt-welding using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P (Pulse Arc).
Perform welds in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions using applicable welding processes.
Perform multi-pass structural welds to required shipbuilding specifications.
Use fillet and butt weld gauges to verify completed welds.
Perform air carbon arc gouging.
Operate oxygen/propane heating torches.
Prepare weld joints and surfaces for structural welding operations.
Perform structural welding in shipboard and industrial environments.
Work safely in confined spaces, at heights, on staging, and in other physically demanding shipyard environments.
Follow applicable OSHA requirements and Newport News Shipbuilding safety procedures.