WELDER EXPERIENCED - OPIP
About The Position
The Welder will first qualify through the shipyard’s welding school. After completing the school, the Welder uses a range of welding filler metals and processes to perform structural and/or pipe welds throughout ship construction. Work includes tack, fillet, and full-penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints for aircraft carriers and submarines. Welding is performed in all positions using manual and mechanized processes, and welds must satisfy nondestructive testing requirements, including visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection. Additional training includes certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding-equipment problems. This position is located at Oyster Point Industrial Park (OPIP) and is not eligible for telework. Travel is required 10%–25% of the time.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of welding experience.
- Be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Climb ladders and work at extreme heights.
- Work in small, tight, or confined spaces.
- Kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
- Lift objects weighing 40 pounds or more.
- Work while repeatedly reaching overhead.
- Work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Work in areas with radiation.
- Pass a respirator fit test.
- Work the assigned shift as production needs require.
- Pass a Physical Agility Test.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Welding certification from an AWS-accredited school and/or program.
Responsibilities
- Qualify through the shipyard’s welding school before performing production welding.
- Use a range of welding filler metals and processes to perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction.
- Perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints for aircraft carriers and submarines.
- Weld in all positions using manual and mechanized processes, meeting nondestructive testing requirements.
- Complete additional training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, and carbon arcing.
- Troubleshoot minor welding-equipment problems.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
- On-site health centers
- Telemedicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options (401K)
- Financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Educational and training programs for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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