Watercraft Marine Welder

QED Systems•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

QED Systems, an established marine engineering, planning, and ship modernization firm, is seeking qualified individuals experienced in marine mechanical applications. The candidate must be able to comply with all applicable safety regulations, work under industrial repair conditions, work in confined spaces, and climb vertical/inclined ladders. Candidate must be able to join metal components together through the process of welding or brazing in both shop and shipboard environments, lay out work to be accomplished, select materials required to accomplish removals / installations / repairs / alterations, and cut / burn / grind surfaces (as directed).

Requirements

Experienced (5+ years) Marine Welder with a complete understanding of production processes and specialty trades functions and tools
Experience and successfully demonstrate the skills and ability to certify to QED Weld Procedures for at least Aluminum (OSS, HY, SS, or CuNi are optional)
Experience in at least two welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, or GTAW)
Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints or technical drawings and understand associated welding symbols
Prior NAVSEA, ABS, or AWS certification as a welder
Provide a resume
Eligible for a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential
Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes (no less than 30 pounds)
U.S. citizenship required
Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance
Must be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards

Nice To Haves

Military technical school(s) desirable
Credit given for U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard experience

Responsibilities

Join metal components together through the process of welding or brazing in both shop and shipboard environments
Lay out work to be accomplished
Select materials required to accomplish removals / installations / repairs / alterations
Cut / burn / grind surfaces (as directed)
Comply with all applicable safety regulations
Work under industrial repair conditions
Work in confined spaces
Climb vertical/inclined ladders
Lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes (no less than 30 pounds)