Structural Welders

Rhoads Industries•Philadelphia, PA

18h

About The Position

Rhoads Industries is hiring Structural Welders to prepare, lay out, tack, weld, finish, and repair complex fabrications according to work packages, product specifications, and production schedules, under the guidance of the shop superintendent. The role involves structural welding and fabrication work across the company’s Navy Yard facilities and may include dispatch to other buildings or job sites.

Requirements

High school graduate, related trade school, and industry experience.
At least 5 years of experience in the fabrication industry.
Experience with GMAW (Pulse and Spray) and FCAW welding processes.
Must qualify for plate welding in the 3-G and 4-G positions per AWS D1.1 using the GMAW process.
Experience performing structural welding in various positions to AWS D1.1.
Ability to understand welding symbols and interpret work-package diagrams, blueprints, and other printed instructional materials.
Ability to cut material using equipment such as cutting torches, plasma torches, track burners, and shears.
U.S. citizenship required.
Safety-focused, able to work in a team environment, and self-motivated.
OSHA 10 safety training is required and will be provided by Rhoads.
Able to work various shifts, including overtime and weekends.

Nice To Haves

GTAW welding experience.
A history of past welding certifications.
Current OSHA 10 training.
Experience in MIL work per TP1688.
Past qualifications to TP248 in GMAW Pulse and Spray.

Responsibilities

Read and understand work packages, drawings, and blueprints.
Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies to specifications using measuring tools.
Perform welding using GMAW processes.
Work within an assigned group to move and position workpieces using overhead cranes.
Operate hand and power tools, including magnetic drills, grinders, cutting torches, and automated welding tractors.
Inspect completed work to ensure it meets product specifications and work-package requirements before presenting it to QA.
Inspect equipment, maintain its functionality, and report malfunctions.
Set up and operate fabrication-support machinery, including punching, shearing, cutting, and drilling equipment.
Assist others in fabricating multi-component assemblies.
Travel to other buildings within the Navy Yard and, when requested, other job sites.