Structural Welder – Pulse Arc

HUTCO, INC.

Position: Structural Welder – Pulse Arc

Job Location: Newport News 

Hutco Branch: Portsmouth VA  

Rate of Pay: $45 per hour (perdiem Available for those who qualify)

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week – All Shifts
Security Clearance: Not Required
 

Position Overview

We are seeking highly skilled Structural Welders (Pulse Arc certified) for long-term shipyard work in Newport News, VA. Candidates must have extensive experience with multi-pass welding processes and the ability to pass all position weld tests without training.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all-position fillet and butt welds using:
  • SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
  • GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
  • FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding)
  • GMAW-P (Pulse Arc Welding)
• Use oxygen/propane heating torches
• Air carbon arc gouging
• Follow OSHA safety protocols for confined spaces, fall protection, and PPE use
• Work in demanding physical environments (e.g., shipboard, confined spaces, heights, staging)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at NNS or naval shipyards
• Skilled in:
  • All-position welds: 2G, 3G, 4G with SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P
  • Using fillet and butt weld gauges
  • Air Carbon Arc Gouging
• Must pass:
  • Visual Inspection of Welds Level I
  • Welders Vision Test
  • Carbon Arc Gouging Proficiency
• Mandatory: Pass weld qualification tests on-site at Newport News Welding School

Mandatory Safety Training & Qualifications

Leased Labor Provider must supply proof of completion/documentation for:

• Confined Space Training – OSHA 29 CFR 1915
• Hazard Communication – OSHA 29CFR 1915.1200
• Respirator Fit Test & Medical Clearance (MSA Comfo Classic only)
• Fall Protection – 4-D Body Harness, Lifelines, Beam Clamps (ANSI Z359.1 compliant)
• Audiometric Testing & Hexavalent Chromium Clearance
• Coveralls – Flame Resistant with long sleeves
• Welding Shield Leather Bib and Full Jacket

Required PPE (Provided by Supplier)

• White Hard Hat (with company name and worker’s last name)
• ANSI Z87 Safety Glasses with side shields
• 8” steel-toe safety boots or leather shoes with spats
• Bilsom Leightning L1N Muff-Style Hearing Protection
• MSA Comfo Classic Respirator
• Flame-resistant coveralls and full welding jacket
• Welding shield leather bib

Special Requirement

✅ All candidates must pass the Pulse Arc weld test before assignment.
 ❗ No training provided prior to testing — must be test-ready.

Benefits

Hutco Inc. offers limited benefit coverage through Essential Staff Care.

The hotel is advanced for the first two weeks (loan).

Available plans include:

• Medical / Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Term Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment

To Apply

CONTACT HUTCO TODAY!

📍 Apply in person or online at our Portsmouth Branch:
 728 High Street, Suite 200
 Portsmouth, VA 23704

📧 Email resumes to: nnrecruiter@hutcoinc.com
 📞 Call us at: (757) 223-7680

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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