Structural Welder

Overview

Responsibilities

• Interpreting blueprints and plans:
• Accurately reading and understanding technical drawings to determine the required weld placements, joint types, and dimensions. 
• Preparing metal components:
• Cutting, grinding, and fitting metal pieces to ensure proper alignment before welding. 
• Welding operations:
• Performing various welding techniques like arc welding, MIG welding, or TIG welding to join metal components according to the specified welding parameters. 
• Quality control inspections:
• Regularly inspecting welds for defects like cracks, porosity, or improper penetration, ensuring compliance with quality standards. 
• Maintaining equipment:
• Properly operating and maintaining welding machines, including cleaning and adjusting settings as needed. 
• Working in confined spaces:
• Accessing and welding in tight areas within the ship's structure, which may require special safety procedures. 
• Safety compliance:
• Adhering to all shipyard safety regulations regarding personal protective equipment, working at heights, and confined space entry

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a structural welder.
• Proficient in using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.
• Must have shipyard experience.
• Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards.
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a background check and drug screen in order to obtain a DBIDs.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces, work at heights and in confining or restricted spaces aboard vessels under construction/repair.
• Knowledge of welding on different types of base metals (HY-80 & HY-100).
• Know the different wire and gas combinations.
• Quality of welds should be acceptable for N.D.T. should be able to weld steel, aluminum, copper nickel, stainless steel.
• Should be able to read weld gauges.
• Must know standard item 1689 and the guide lines of 5 S.