LCAC Welding Superintendent
$76,960,000–$89,440,000 year
On-siteNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$76,960,000–$89,440,000 yearSenior LevelSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelSmall
Job Summary
Supervise welding crews on all structural and piping work for LCAC repair and construction, utilizing GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW processes to weld steel and aluminum plates and pipe. Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals to lay out, fit-up, and rig materials while conducting comprehensive torch and weld work. Perform air, hydrostatic, and vacuum tests, and operate shop tools and equipment in open-air or confined spaces. Requires 10 years of Navy ship repair experience and 5 years of 5XXX aluminum welding. Full-time role with paid holidays, medical, dental, and 401(k).
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience welding 5XXX aluminum welding
- 10 years Navy Ship Repair Experience (shipyard,contractor,government)
- Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals to weld metals
- Navy Standard Items Experience
- Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
- Understand Work Process 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
- Basic understanding of NDT Requirements
- Ability to conduct air, hydrostatic tests and vacuum tests
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
- Must be able to work independently
- Understanding of Ship repair industry
- Must be DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
- 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
- Some travel may be required
Desired Qualifications
- LCAC/SSC experience preferred
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