Welder Helper - Steel America (Job ID: 1423) in Norfolk

Welder Helper – Steel America

Purpose

Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Welder Helper with flux-core (FCAW) welding certifications to support operations in Norfolk, VA.

Job Description

• Weld together metal components of products, as specified by blueprints, weld symbols, material markings, work order, welding procedures, or verbal instructions, using welding equipment.
• Interpret and lay out blueprints, check and fit materials, tack weld of small assemblies, aluminum and steel foundations.
• Erect units and install structural items on ship ways.
• Physical assembly in prefabrication and erection on the building site of individual structural elements or prefabricated panels and three-dimensional sub-assemblies.
• Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick mil scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
• Complete weld processes in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, shielded metal arc, and submerged arc welding.
• Clean or degrease weld joint or work piece, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
• Set up and operate welding equipment and select proper electrodes according to material types to be joined and procedurally required.
• Perform grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes.
• Flux cored inner shield and dual shield welding along with oxy-acetylene torching, air-arc, weld-wire gas, stick and pipe flange.
• Read and understand the Chemist and Competent Persons reports and determine if job sites, particularly those involving combustible material, are safe for personnel and hot work.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator.
• Instruct apprentices and fellow welders with job assignments and overall mentoring.
• Be able to perform duties with little to no supervision.
• Maintain a high level of first pass through rate on production welding inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a Certificate of Welding from an accredited institution or least one (1) year of welding experience.
• Must have OSHA 10.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with others.
• Must have ability to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Must be a steady and reliable worker that maintains regular and consistent attendance.
• Must be able to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Recent completion of an accredited welding program through ATDM, NASCAR Institute, Tidewater Tech, TCC, or similar institution, resulting in flux-core (FCAW) welding certifications, highly preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal Travel; 10% or less.

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. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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).

Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate’s relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations.

The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees’ best health and wellness.

Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO).