Welder

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team in Chesapeake, Virginia. As a Welder, you will be responsible for production welding work with precision and dedication to quality, working as part of a team under the supervision of the Operations Manager.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Applying basic welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials
• Working from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders
• Lays out and marks points on parts or sub-assemblies using rule, square, scribe, or templates
• Positions pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools
• Inspects completed work for conformance to specifications
• Assemble fabricated pieces into huge structures utilizing blueprints furnished
• Fitting and tack welding the large sub-assemblies that form the hull, ship
• Fitters build in-place all interior structures, hatches, doors, bulkheads, etc., to complete all the steel work
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced welders
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Participates in special projects as required

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of related welding experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical or vocational training preferred
• Certified in Stainless Steel, Steel, Aluminum, and Copper/Nickel; and MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes
• US Citizenship required

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, and competitive pay. The likely hourly rate for this position is between $26.44 - $35.78.