Structural Welder – Pulse Arc

Hutco • Portsmouth, VA

10d • 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical / Prescription
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short Term Disability
• Term Life Benefits
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit
• Hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan, where applicable.

What This Job Offers

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