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    Welder - (1st Shift 4-10's) - Norfolk, United States - Weld America

    Weld America
    Weld America Norfolk, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Weld America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking Welders to support operations at our worksites in and around Hampton Roads, VA.

    This position will offer a compressed work schedule including 10 hr. shifts, 4 days a week minimum. Daily overtime is expected for any work hours exceeding 8 hrs. per day. This position is on the 1st shift and has an approximate start time of 6:00 AM.


    Job Description:


    Weld together metal components of products, as specified by layout, blueprints, diagram, work orders, welding procedures, or oral instructions, using electric arc-welding equipment.


    Select and execute the best method to prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.


    Clean, degrease, deoxidize, or de-smut weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or solvent clean/chemical bath as needed.


    Welding completion accomplished in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions for at least three base materials using a wide variety of processes.

    (That is, deposit weld beads exhibiting proper sidewall and interpass fusion, size, profile, interpass cleanliness, wrap and staggered, fused, and cleaned starts and stops rarely (no more than 3%) requiring grinding/dressing to meet VT acceptance standards).


    Lay out work from blueprints for the following, but not limited to plates for shearing, burning by manual or automatic burning and cutting, angles for punching and shearing, drilling patterns, templates for shaping steel, plates, and shapes to be shaped with or without heat, stiffeners and bulkheads to plates, bolt and fastener patterns for various parts, manholes, and equipment foundations.

    Inspect work for proper fit-up and adequate cleanliness for welding.


    Locate materials, fabricate, and install from blueprints the following, but not limited to ladders, handrails, stairways, grating, walkways, manholes, equipment foundations, pipe racks, brackets, pipe systems, braces and supports to maintain straightness.

    Fabricate fit brackets, panels, complex beam/shape structures as needed.


    Plumb transverse bulkheads and panels to fabricate enclosure complex weldments, shapes/plates, simple and complex parts from a drawing or sketches.


    Operate and set up of the following equipment including but not limited to hydraulic jacks/pumps, chain falls, come-along, steamboat ratchets, slings, tie downs, iron workers, saws, pneumatic/electric tools, drill press, pipe benders, press brakes, plate shears, plasma cutting torches, and all manual, semi-automatic, & automatic cutting torches & machines.


    Expertly repair base metal products and completed welds by adding the minimum amount of weld metal or heat and the minimum amount of grinding/smoothing to meet job specification.


    Perform multi-pass, all position fillet and groove welds using FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) processes, or the most efficient combination thereof for steels, stainless steels, or nickel-based alloys, and for copper-based alloys, aluminum alloys, or titanium alloys.


    Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required and always mark completed welds with welder number.


    Perform single pass 5/16-inch minimum fillet welds in all positions using FCAW on carbon steel and at least 1⁄4-inch single-pass fillets on two other materials.


    Supervise set up to perform welding in accordance with applicable WPS all welding equipment such as: wire feeders, sub-arc tractors, Bug O's, power sources, etc.

    Clean torches and connect/lay-out cables and whips to optimize performance and perform routine maintenance on all equipment.

    Train less-skilled welders enforcing good workmanship and safe welding practices throughout the work area.

    Identify gaps in weld process controls and weld process surveillance inspections and recommend corrective action.

    Complete standard dimensional computations and devise bracing and weld sequencing steps to maintain tolerance minimizing distortions.



    Qualifications:

    Must have at least 3 years'

    experience in Welding and be familiar with on-shipboard protocols.

    Must be able to acquire all of

    Colonna's Procedure Qualifications – FCAW/ SMAW /GMAW/GTAW/ SAW-M.

    Must have standard fitting

    abilities and knowledge of blueprints and Weld Gauges.

    Must be a steady, reliable worker

    and exemplary craftsman.

    Must have exemplary attendance.

    Must be able to pass FCAW Bend

    and X-Ray Weld Test Qualifications .

    Desired

    Qualifications:

    Prefer 5-7 years of experience in Welding.

    Combo Welder/Fitter's highly preferred.


    Security Requirements:
    Must be able to pass a background

    check, be able to be DBIDS eligible and maintain various shipyard access

    badges.

    Must be eligible for a TWIC Card.

    U.S citizenship is required.


    Physical Requirements:
    Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.

    Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships.

    Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.

    May ride ships at sea for extended periods.


    Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.

    Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.

    Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.


    While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.

    Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.

    Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation

    Frequent use of respirator.


    Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.


    Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry.

    We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

    Colonna's Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

    Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.


    Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) to full time employees.


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