Welder

Human Resources•Hampton, VA

30d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Welder for the Hampton, VA location to support the maintenance and operations of the VDOT Hampton Roads Harbor Tunnels (HRHT). The Welder will perform quality repairs, modifications, and fabrications on equipment, machinery, and structures using advanced welding techniques. This role involves routine tasks as well as potential emergency operations.

Requirements

AWS Certification required.
Knowledge of AC, DC, and arc electric welding techniques.
Knowledge of various materials, equipment, metallurgical properties, and structural principles.
Experience in the operation of a variety of welding tools and equipment such as MIG, TIG, electronic and carbon arc, oxyacetylene torch, plasma torch, wire, stick, band saws, grinders, and other welding equipment.
Demonstrate success providing good customer service to internal and external customers.
Demonstrate experience performing welding on equipment and structures such as bridges, buildings, or high-pressure vessels using advanced welding techniques and equipment.
Demonstrate success reading and interpreting blueprints and sketches.
Demonstrate success fabricating components, as needed, to meet required specifications.
Demonstrate experience safely welding in an overhead position.
Demonstrate experience maintaining accurate records of work performed.
Ability to weld a variety of metals including mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and dissimilar metals.
Ability to work independently and unsupervised in normal and emergency situations.
Demonstrate success fabricating and modifying equipment and materials and using proper tools in accordance with industry standards for acceptable quality of work.
High School diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.
Valid driver’s license is required.
18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

AWS D1.1 and D1.5 Certifications

Responsibilities

Perform certified welding on equipment in tunnels, roadways, existing buildings, new construction and framework, and high-pressure vessels.
Ensure welds meet certification standards.
Weld and accurately cut metal to repair a variety of equipment.
Perform precise modifications to various equipment as required to adapt equipment for special accessories.
Locate parts and materials needed for tasks.
Provide repair estimates to management.
Maintain accurate records of completed work.
Perform certified welding on tunnel equipment and structures such as sidewalk handrails, drain grates, manhole covers, and roadway plates.
Perform any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.