Welder (CFT)

Employer offers industry leading solutions above and below the waterline, combining comprehensive expertise in all facets of commercial diving, marine construction and crane rental & rigging. We execute all of our projects with safety and integrity. Employer is a growing company with a highly collaborative and dynamic work environment and with team members who work vigorously to meet our customer's needs. No two days are the same! Employer is seeking a Welder to join our team.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Performs various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems.
• Selects proper materials and requirements to perform welding functions.
• Fabricates and installs fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments.
• Cut, grind, file, deburr, smooth, and polish surfaces using hand, and power tools.
• Ensures that all Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of the machine shop equipment prior to commencing the operation.
• Lays out material prior to performing welding operations to prevent possible errors.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
• Returns tools/equipment to proper location and reports any lost, missing, stolen or damaged items to the Tool Room Attendant.
• Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; SOW, Specs, RCC, etc.) required completing the production operations.
• Produces quality welds, including pipe, in difficult or adverse conditions and is proficient in multiple welding procedures/procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to read blueprints & manuals.
• Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, adjustment, and operation of various welding equipment and hand tools used in the trade.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Welding certification.
• 2 years’ experience as a welder.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift as much as 50 pounds at times.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Exposure to construction and marine site dangers.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to in all directions. (pushing/pulling/lifting)
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Work in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Noisy environments.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• Able to traverse all areas of the jobsite in all types of weather; this may require walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the steps outlined below:

• Complete Your Virginia Workforce Connection Profile and Orientation.
• Register with the Virginia Workforce Connection: All referrals must have an active profile. Create or update your profile by visiting Virginia Workforce Connection.
• Complete the Online Orientation: Access and complete your orientation at Virginia Career Works Orientation.
• Submit Your Resume: Submit a copy of your current resume to our Business Services Team. A staff member will review your resume to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Once your eligibility is confirmed, you will receive an email with further details on the application process.

Important Disclaimer

Submitting your resume in response to this job listing does not constitute an official application. It serves as the first step for our Business Services Team to prescreen your qualifications for this position. After the prescreening process, you will be contacted with the next steps if you meet the eligibility criteria.