(Welder) Mastertradesperson 3- 27315

HII's Mission Technologies division • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

HII is seeking an experienced Welder to join our team supporting the Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (COMUSFLTFORCOM) Berthing and Messing Program, which operates duty crew berthing barges that provide essential living and working spaces for crews during ship overhaul and repair periods.  Essential Job ResponsibilitiesAs a Welder, you will perform organizational-level (O Level) maintenance and repairs to maintain and restore metal components aboard berthing barges. Core duties include:

Requirements

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4+ years of experience in welding and metal fabrication in marine or industrial environments on multiple metal types. Prefer technical/professional certifications.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must have proficiency in multiple welding positions and processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW) and fabrication.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and OEM specifications.
• Must have the ability to work in shipyard/barge environments and comply with OSHA, NAVSEA, and program safety requirements.
• Must have the ability to conduct torch cutting, hammer forging, grinding, sawing, and fitting of metal parts as required.
• Must support machinist tasks such as drilling, tapping, boring, reaming, and grinding of metal components.
• Must have the general mechanic knowledge and ability to operate various tools in support additional tasking.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Navy berthing barges or shipboard welding operations.
• Experience with other primary and auxiliary shipboard systems
• Knowledge of tag out procedures and hot work requirements per OSHA and NAVSEA standards.
• Familiarity with secure facility protocols and ability to work in classified environments
• Any Quality Control or Inspector experience or NDT experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, fabricate, and replace metal components for barges and installed equipment.
• Perform welding tasks on light, heavy gauge, and hardened metals using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Apply welding processes including preheating, brazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating.
• Provide adequate fire watch and fire extinguishing equipment during welding operations; comply with NAVSEA and OSHA hot work standards.
• Inform COR/ACOR prior to any welding, burning, or open flame work and obtain required approvals.
• Work to be completed in meets OEM specifications, NAVSEA Standard Items, and safety requirements.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED