Hiring Structural Welders for Shipyard
On-site · National City, California, United States
Job Summary
1st Class Structural Welder for a long-term shipyard project. Responsible for production welding on ships or in a shop to support structural repairs and modernization of marine vessels including US Naval Vessels, Military Sealift Command, and commercial ships. Must weld using SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW, interpret drawings and standards (Navy/MSC/ABS), certify in all positions, operate welding equipment and tools, maintain safety per OSHA, and coordinate with the supervisor and Fire Watch. Per diem and lodging assistance are provided. Location: San Diego area shipyard with in-person work requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
- Must have a working knowledge of ship repair terminology and ship compartment naming convention.
- Must be physically and medically capable to wear all required PPE per OSHA standards.
- Must be able to effectively confer job-related information to the supervisor.
- Must understand SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW.
- Must be able to certify in all positions: SMAW Full Penetration weld with permanent backing (ceramic and metal); FCAW Full Penetration weld with permanent backing (ceramic and metal); GMAW Full Penetration weld with permanent backing.
- Must be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and Navy/MSC/ABS standards manuals.
- Must possess a working knowledge of welding equipment and work processes used in marine welding.
- Must be able to operate and care for welding equipment, portable power tools, and hand tools used to accomplish assigned work.
- Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Must understand the US customary and metric measurement system.
- Must have up to four (4) years of welding experience in a related field.
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