Welder - Technician IV

Altus Technology Solutions • Hampton Roads, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Altus Technology Solutions is seeking a Welder - Technician IV to support the Integrated Total Shipboard Information System (ITSIS) program at various naval shipyard locations in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. This onsite role supports structural welding, fabrication, and repair aboard naval vessels using approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and applicable safety and quality controls. The position is full-time, does not require travel, and operates on a first or second shift, Monday through Friday, generally 40 hours per week. An active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance is required.

The role requires current NAVSEA-compliant welding qualifications applicable to assigned materials, positions, processes, and approved WPS. Candidates must meet one of the stated education and experience combinations: an associate’s degree in an electrical, electronic, or mechanical specialization (or equivalent military technical school) and 8 years of relevant experience; a relevant bachelor’s degree and 6 years; or a high school diploma/GED and 10 years.

Altus Technology Solutions has provided services to government and commercial clients since 2004 and is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified firm. The company offers competitive salary based on experience, healthcare and other benefits, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.
• Associate’s degree in an electrical, electronic, or mechanical specialization (or equivalent military technical school) plus 8 years of relevant experience; or a relevant bachelor’s degree plus 6 years; or high school diploma/GED plus 10 years.
• Current NAVSEA-compliant welding performance qualifications applicable to assigned materials, positions, processes, and approved WPS.
• Documented CS-CS, MIL-7018M, SMAW, Plate, All Positions, 0.058-inch to Unlimited thickness qualification.
• Documented CS-CS, MIL-71T-1, FCAW, Plate, All Positions, 0.058-inch to Unlimited thickness qualification.
• Demonstrated steel and aluminum welding experience, including ability to interpret fabrication drawings.
• Current welding eye examination documentation and shipboard confined-space safety training.
• Current documented live Fire Watch Procedures training.
• Existing specialized hot-work certifications for any additional permit, competent-person, welding inspection, or asbestos inspection duties actually assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Current OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Safety certification.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural steel and aluminum welding, fabrication, and repair using approved procedures.
• Apply SMAW and FCAW processes in accordance with qualified performance ranges.
• Interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), weld symbols, structural drawings, and work instructions.
• Follow naval shipyard hot-work, fire prevention, inspection, and quality procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Education assistance for professional growth.
• Flexible paid leave.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree