Structural Welder – Pulse Arc

Hutco•Portsmouth, VA

4d•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
Skilled in using fillet and butt weld gauges
Skilled in Air Carbon Arc Gouging
Must pass Visual Inspection of Welds Level I
Must pass Welders Vision Test
Must pass Carbon Arc Gouging Proficiency
Mandatory: Pass weld qualification tests on-site at Newport News Welding School
Mandatory Safety Training & Qualifications: 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)