Welder - 26402
About The Position
Join our Elevator Support Unit (ESU)! The position will support contracted skilled trades work on Weapon Elevators and Aircraft Elevators and their systems on U.S. Navy ships. The selected candidate will support ESU by performing a variety of skilled trades, maintenance and technical tasks on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo handling systems and associated equipment, including aircraft elevators, weapons elevators and vertical stores conveyors. Work includes daily activities of physical labor in an industrial and shipboard environment. Travel within and outside of the continental United States may be required. This is a full-time position, located in Bremerton, WA.
Requirements
- High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
- Experience with SMAW (Stick) welding Carbon Steel/HY100/HY80 and experience with GTAW (TIG) welding Carbon Steel/Stainless Steel/Copper Nickel.
- Experience Brazing with Grade III Silver Solder.
- Experience performing fit-up of Piping and Structural Components.
- Ability to obtain and maintain base access, Security Clearance, and must be a US Citizen.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed oral and written instructions, schematics or drawings, technical documents, and to conduct activities in a safe manner.
- Must be able to calibrate, and make minor repairs on tools/equipment.
- Experience Using Hand Tools i.e. Wrenches, Hammers, grinders Cutting Torches, ETC.
- Experience using Shop Machinery i.e. Saws, Drills, Pedestal Grinders, ETC.
- Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and a J-1 Eye Test.
- Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
Nice To Haves
- Production welder experience while in the Navy or working as a civilian production welder supporting Navy ship repair or new construction.
- Completion of a formal course of Vocational or Navy welding training and certification.
- A current or active security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Assist ESU by utilizing various welding techniques on aircraft carrier elevators, cargo-handling systems, and related equipment such as aircraft elevators, weapons elevators, and vertical stores conveyors.
- Engage in physical labor within an industrial and shipboard setting on a daily basis.
- Responsible for creating and utilizing technical work documents, including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, ship check reports, and final task completion reports.
- Uses Brazing and / or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
- Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Benefits
- We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
