Welder (Marine)

Kokosing•Colonial Heights, VA

3d•$28 - $35

About The Position

Kokosing is seeking certified welders for marine construction work in Baltimore, Maryland, and Hopewell, Virginia. The role fabricates, joins, and repairs equipment, fixtures, and structures using various welding techniques. Candidates must have or be able to pass AWS D1.1 FCAW certification; AWS D1.5 SMAW is preferred. AWS D1.5 (3G and 4G) certification is needed for bridge work, and AWS D1.1 is needed for other structural welding. The expected base pay range is $28.00 to $35.00 per hour. Kokosing offers medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Requirements

Must have or be able to pass AWS D1.1 FCAW certification.
AWS D1.1 certification is needed for structural welding other than bridge work.
Must be able to work while tied off to fall protection.
Skilled in the use of necessary hand and power tools.
Must have good vision and hearing for details at close range or in the distance.
Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to access and leave barges, boats, and piers from moving surfaces due to water motion.

Nice To Haves

AWS D1.5 SMAW certification is preferred; AWS D1.5 (3G and 4G) is needed for bridge work.
Class B CDL is preferred.
Merchant Marine and Able-Bodied Seaman credentials are preferred.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, join, and repair equipment, fixtures, and metal objects and structures using oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG, and TIG welding techniques.
Operate drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes, welding equipment, and hand tools.
Review plans, drawings, work samples, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements.
Work while tied off to fall protection.