Structural Welder
On-siteNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Perform welding processes on carbon steel and aluminum assemblies to required tolerances using GMAW-SP, GMAW-P, and GTAW methods. Determine layouts and weld parts according to engineering drawings, while monitoring quality per SSPs and MDDs. Execute oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon arc gouging, verifying weld size with gauges. Work independently in 8-to-12-hour shifts involving heavy lifting, extended standing, climbing ladders, and confined spaces with potential exposure to chemicals and radiation. Pass all pre-employment screening requirements, including medical, psychological, and background checks, and successfully complete weld test procedures for GMAW and GTAW processes.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of related experience
- High School diploma/GED
- Certification in assigned area preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision/oversight
- Working knowledge of precision calibration tools (weld gauges)
- Ability to operate multiple types of welding equipment
- Good trouble shooting / problem solving skills
- Highly motivated, self-starter
- Ability to work multiple shifts
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, technique sheets and weld symbols
- Ability to pass respirator fit-check
- Willingness to wear respirator for portions of, or all of, an 8 to 12-hour shift or as required
- Must be clean shaven for fit-check and wearing of respirator
- Must be a team player
- Flexible, willing to work long hours
- Safety oriented
- Willingness and ability to complete and pass all pre-employment and employment screening requirements
- Proof of Identification - Driver's license or any other identification card issued by federal, state, or local government that contains a photograph and the person's name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and street address
- Proof of US Citizenship
- U.S. birth certificate
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or U.S. passport card
- U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization
- A record of Military Processing-Armed forces of the United States (Form DD 1966)
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during an 8 to 12-hour shift
- Must be able to bend from waist, crouch, kneel and crawl periodically during an 8-to-12-hour shift
- Must be able to climb ladders up to 25 feet at a time
- Must be able to work in confined space work environment with the potential of extreme temperature exposure, chemical exposure, and radiation exposure during an 8-to-12-hour shift
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with GMAW-SP, GMAW-P and SMAW
- Experience with the Fabrication of Submarine parts
- Aluminum GTAW welding capability
- Ability to determine layouts and weld parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications
- Capability to perform oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon arc gouging
- Ability to verify weld size using weld gauges
- Ability to monitor and verify quality in accordance with SSP's and MDD's
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