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2nd Class Structural Welder - Steel America (Job ID: 299)
$50k-66k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Services
4 Months Ago
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Colonna's Shipyard Inc. is Hiring a 2nd Class Structural Welder - Steel America (Job ID: 299) Near Norfolk, VA
2nd Class Structural Welder - Steel America
Purpose:
Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a 2nd Class Structural Welder to support operations in Norfolk, VA. Positions available on both 1st and 2nd shift.
Job Description:
- Weld together metal components of products, as specified by weld symbols, material markings, work order, welding procedures, or verbal instructions, using welding equipment.
- Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick mil scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
- Complete weld processes in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, shielded metal arc, and submerged arc welding.
- 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 material types to be joined and procedurally required.
- Preform grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes.
- Flux cored inner shield and dual shield welding along with oxy-acetylene torching, air-arc, weld-wire gas, stick and pipe flange.
- 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.
- 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 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, preheat and inter-pass temperature, tools and equipment
- Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade to include but not limited to fillet weld gauges, V-WAC gauge, CAM Gauge, temp sticks, and preheat application tooling.
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with others.
- Must be able to comprehend weld sequence sketches, and templates.
- Must have ability to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
- Must be a steady and reliable worker that maintains regular and consistent attendance.
- Must be able to follow instructions.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prefer previous technical training.
- New Aircraft Carrier Construction experience.
- New Submarine Construction experience.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
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).
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
SALARY
$50k-66k (estimate)
POST DATE
01/21/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/04/2024
WEBSITE
colonnaship.com
HEADQUARTERS
SAN DIEGO, CA
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
1875
TYPE
Private
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
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About Colonna's Shipyard Inc.
Colonna's is a provider of ship repair, machining and steel fabrication services for government and commercial sectors.
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