Welder/Shipfitter JM3

SOUTHCOAST WELDING•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

The Welder/Shipfitter JM3 Fits & Welds fabricated steel components to assemble structural forms in the assembly and production of Navy ship repair and other marine and commercial equipment. Welder/Shipfitter JM3 must possess trade specific tools.

Requirements

Must be certified in Welding
Ability to weld in all positions
Blueprint proficiency
Ability to troubleshoot major welding equipment problems
Must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company procedures and policies
Able to read a tape measure
Pass Welder Workmanship Training (WWT)
Able to operate sawzall, 4” & 7” grinders, and various other tools
Able to use Weld Gauges
Oxy-Acy torch cutting
Must have a minimum of 5+ years of ship repair experience and/or skill set.
Must be able to speak and understand Basic English
For E-verify and contract security purposes (including ship access lists), all employees MUST present a valid export document. Acceptable documents are U.S. Birth Certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Passport, Passport Card and Permanent Resident Card.

Responsibilities

Operates fabrication shop and machine shop machinery and equipment.
Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
Setup welding equipment
Fit and Tack parts together in preparation for welding
Remove excess slag
Perform precise fitting work on components
Welding
Blueprint reading and interpret weld symbols
Running lines and leads
Train Welder/Shipfitter JM2 on advanced welding & fitting processes
Must adhere to a promote ALL company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in Production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment.
Ensure that employees assigned with firewatch duties are in place and ready prior to begin hot work
Fill out Job JSA forms