2nd Class Structural Welder - Weld America (Job ID: 1100)

Structural Welder

Purpose

Weld America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a 2nd Class Structural Welder to support our projects in Norfolk, VA, and across the country. While there is work available locally in Norfolk, this position will be primarily travel-based to meet project needs nationwide.

Job Description

• Weld together metal components of products, as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work order, welding producers, or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or think scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Weld completion in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
• Manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal.
• Clean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
• Set up and operate welding equipment and select proper electrodes according to metals to be joined or as instructed.
• Preform grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes.
• Burning, washing, edge prepping using hand and automated equipment.
• Flux cored inner shield and dual shield welding along with oxy-acetylene torching, air-arc, weld-wire gas, stick and pipe flange.
• Construct or repair metal products by joining parts either manual (using a variety of welding methods including electric arc, MIG and TIG welding or oxy-acetylene welding) or by machine.
• Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons reports and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work.
• Preforms grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes.
• Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least five (5) years’ experience as a Welder.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
• Must have knowledge of welding techniques (oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, and TIG), tools and equipment
• Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Must be able to comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Must have ability to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Must be a steady, reliable worker.
• Must be able to instructions.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Prefer previous technical training.
  
  

Security Requirements

• Must be able to access government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.
• Position requires you to obtain and maintain a DBIDS.
• Position requires US citizenship.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Frequent Travel; 50% or more.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
• Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
• Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
• Frequent use of respirator.
• Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
  
  

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).