Structural Welder - Pulse Arc Job at HUTCO, Portsmouth, VA

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  • HUTCO
  • Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

Position: Structural Welder – Pulse Arc Job Location: Newport News, VA Hutco Branch: Portsmouth Rate of Pay: $45.00 per hour, plus per diem for those who qualify Work Schedule: 40 hours per week – All Shifts Security Clearance: Not Required DESCRIPTION Hutco, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Structural Welders – Pulse Arc for long-term shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. Qualified candidates must have extensive structural welding experience in a naval shipyard environment and be proficient in multi-pass welding processes. Candidates must be prepared to successfully complete all required weld qualification tests without additional training prior to testing. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Perform all-position structural fillet and butt-welding using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P (Pulse Arc). Perform welds in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions using applicable welding processes. Perform multi-pass structural welds to required shipbuilding specifications. Use fillet and butt weld gauges to verify completed welds. Operate oxygen/propane heating torches. Prepare weld joints and surfaces for structural welding operations. Perform structural welding in shipboard and industrial environments. Work safely in confined spaces, at heights, on staging, and in other physically demanding shipyard environments. Follow applicable OSHA requirements and Newport News Shipbuilding safety procedures. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at Newport News Shipbuilding or naval shipyards . Must have demonstrated experience with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P/Pulse Arc welding processes. Must be proficient performing structural welds in multiple positions, including 2G, 3G, and 4G. Must have experience using fillet and butt weld gauges. Must have experience performing air carbon arc gouging. Must be able to pass required weld qualification testing at the Newport News Welding School. Must be able to pass Visual Inspection of Welds Level I requirements. Must pass the required Welder Vision Test. Candidates must arrive test-ready . No welding training is provided prior to qualification testing. SAFETY & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be able to meet applicable shipyard safety, medical, and PPE requirements, including: Confined Space Training – OSHA 29 CFR 1915 Hazard Communication – OSHA requirements applicable to shipyard operations Respirator fit testing and medical clearance Fall Protection / Body Harness requirements Audiometric testing Required flame-resistant clothing and welding protection Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, on staging, and in varying environmental conditions REQUIRED PPE Required PPE may include: White hard hat ANSI Z87-compliant safety glasses with side shields 8-inch steel-toe safety boots or approved leather footwear with spats MSA Comfo Classic respirator Flame-resistant coveralls Full welding jacket Welding shield leather bib WELD TEST REQUIREMENT All candidates must successfully pass the required Pulse Arc weld qualification test before assignment. Candidates should have recent hands-on Pulse Arc/GMAW-P experience and be prepared to test without additional welding instruction. BENEFITS A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care. Medical / Prescription Vision Coverage Short Term Disability Hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan, where applicable. Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Temporary work, All shifts

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