Basic Purpose and Function:

This skilled manufacturing position is responsible for providing maritime welding skills for repairs to ships and boats in the U.S. Navy, U.S Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and commercial vessels. They must be able to complete and execute the assigned work tasks following regulatory specifications assigned to the vessel.

Skills & Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position will require accessing the ship with the capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Applicant must be able to:

• Set up, troubleshoot, and utilize welding machines.
• Lay out and measure utilizing both the Imperial (English) and metric system.
• Work with system drawings and blueprints.
• Interpret and understand weld symbols.
• Work with hand tools. 
• Operate and/or assist with overhead cranes to include safe rigging of equipment to be lifted. 
• Understand, interpret, and apply Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) MIL-STD-1689 requirements.
• Work non-standard work hours, as required.
• Work at all height levels (high and low).
• Work in confined and enclosed spaces.
• Work in inclement weather conditions.
• Work non-standard work hours, as required.

Education and Experience:

• Applicants with 2 years of experience with Weld Certificates from technical school preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
• Must be able to pass a MIL STD 248D certification test prior to being considered for hire.
• Should have a working knowledge of the NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Working knowledge of local NAVSEA Standard Items, specifically Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC).

Major Responsibility (Functions/Duties):

• Assembles steel or aluminum ships through welding or tack welding using electric, gas, arc, and other welding equipment. 
• Must be able to manage small teams within your discipline and/or subcontractors.
• Determines proper equipment to be used; inspects, tests, and repairs work pieces accordingly.
• Welds or fuses metal parts together using Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) welding equipment. 
• Connects hoses from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel/shielding gas and turns valves to release mixture. 
• Ignites torch and regulates flow of gas and air to obtain desired temperature, size, and color of flame. 
• Preheats work pieces preparatory to welding or bending, using torches or other heating elements. 
• Examines work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with straightedge or templates to ensure conformance with specifications. 
• Climbs ladders or works on scaffolding platforms. 
• Dismantles metal assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment. 
• Positions and secures parts, using hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools. 
• Selects, positions, and secures torch, cutting tips, or welding rod, according to type, thickness, area, and desired temperature of metal. 
• Guides and directs flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.
• Must understand and follow Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Must understand and follow Work Authorization (WAF) process.
• Must understand and follow all Hot Work procedures. 
• Other duties may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/Disabled