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Welder I

W&O, a Vytl Company
Portsmouth, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
Summary

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Follow safety procedures/requirements
  • Familiar with Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in company Welding procedures/specifications for welding 90/10 & 70/30 CuNi as well as grinding, prepping and fit-up when needed
  • Learn to weld with a rotary positioning table, adjusting settings on rotary table and weld machine after passing GTAW x-ray test with 90/10 pipe on the positioner

Positional Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education & Experience
    • Experience preferred for level I, Experience required for level II & level III welder
    • HS Education or GED Equivalent a plus
    • 5 or more years industry experience as a welder
    • Welding trade school graduate or up to two years’ experience as a certified welder
  • Skills & Abilities
    • Meets all Welder qualifications and requirements
    • Successful completion of Welder workmanship class
    • A clear understanding of Welding safety
    • Demonstrates proper use of Personal Protective equipment (PPE)
    • Basic understanding of Welding principals and applications
    • Demonstrate GTAW skills.
    • Basic oral & written communication skills
    • Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers and cross train if required.
    • Knowledge and understanding of filler metal selection
    • Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
    • Demonstrate “can do” attitude and work well in a team environment
    • Supervision:


    • Works mostly autonomously with little supervision
    • Must have a clear driving record in accordance to company driving guidelines
    • Clear background check and drug/alcohol screening


  • Essential Physical Functions:
    • Lifting: up to 50 pounds
    • Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
    • Lift and carry: 50 pounds for 100 feet
    • Bending, stooping, walking and climbing stairs
    • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments
    • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
    • Moving about to accomplish tasks
    • Communicating with others to exchange information
    • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
    • Operating machinery and/or power tools
    • Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
    • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the job visually
    • Required physical ability if mandated by customer or regulatory requirements

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