Shipyard Staffing is currently hiring Tig Welders proficient in GTAW - CUNI, CS, and CRES.
Locations available: Norfolk, VA & Newport News, VA.
We are looking for a detail oriented, outgoing, dependable Marine Welder for an established Marine and Industrial Repair Company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
Read a tape measure
Lay out Material
Fit- Up Material
Rigging
Read a blue print/drawing/tech manual
Comprehensive Torch and Weld Work
Radius Gage
Hand power Tools
Shop Tools/Equipment
Required Education and Experience:
Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals in order to weld metals
Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
Understand Work Process in order to measure, cut, and weld metal (of multiple material types) to required specifications
Ability to weld metal using various requirements and procedures such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
Must be able to work independently
Understanding of Ship repair industry
Must be RAPID Gate/DBIDS and TWIX credential eligible
Working Conditions:
Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment.
May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.
Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required.
Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
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