Marine Welder

Nationwide Skilled Trades is actively seeking talented and highly motivated Structural Welders. Must be able to perform metal welding using a variety of methods - SMAW /Stick, FCAW/Flux Core, GMAW/Aluminum or Mig. In addition, the welder will be involved in the repair, modification, and assembly of various types of metal. 

•  Pay: Based on interview feedback, 
•  Location: Hampton Roads, VA
•  Industry: Marine Ship repair

REQUIREMENTS:

•  High School Education, or Technical School
•  3-5+ years as a Structural Welder
•   Must pass weld test.
•  Must be able to obtain military base access. 
• Must have own tools.
• OSHA 10 Maritime 
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
• PPE

 Job Description:

• Perform welding duties using MIG, TIG, Wire Welder, Spot Welder and/or oxy/acetylene torch.
•  Clean and dress welds as required.
•  Set up and lay out work using material handling equipment or hand layouts to fabricate, or rework finished products. 
• Manual set up of handheld sanders, grinders, wire wheels or other finishing handheld tools.
• Welding I-Beam, Frame and Fuel Tanks in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. 
• Clamp, hold, tack weld, drill, mill, tap, cut and/or bolt together components to obtain required configuration and positions for complete welding process. 
• Inspect products, equipment and tools for defect and malfunction.
• Create quality welds according to blueprints/specifications.
• Inspect all welds and re-work as necessary.
• Change wire and gas on weld machine as necessary.
• Ensure equipment properly set up and used in a safe manner during welding process.
• Maintain welding equipment and machines, inspect regularly and request maintenance as needed. 
• Assist/participate in fuel tank pressure testing as required and rework as necessary.
• Perform work to timely standard and quality expectations. 
• Account for time and work completed through means of weekly timesheets.
• Report and document basic material, production, quality or safety issues to direct supervisor or management.

Physical Conditions for Job Performance

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, use hands and fingers, handle tools, or controls, and talk or hear others. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Applicant may be subject to environmental conditions such as cold, heat, exposed to noise, hazards, and confined spaces/close quarters. 
• Applicant must be always aware of work environment.

Nationwide Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

About Nationwide Skilled Trades, Inc.:

Nationwide Skilled Trades is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high performing talent who are passionate in what they do. Our employees are the driving force behind our success and reputation for providing top talent amongst skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen to the clients that we serve. Fundamental to our culture, is an unwavering commitment to ethics and values.

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