We have an exciting opportunity for a Welder position in Portsmouth Virginia!
Qualifications:
- Must have either a TWIC card or Real ID
- Must have a minimum 5 years of professional FCAW welding experience.
- Must possess First Class/Journeyman-level FCAW welding skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency performing FCAW welds in multiple positions, including vertical and overhead.
- Ability to successfully complete required FCAW weld qualification/testing.
- Strong knowledge of welding techniques, joint preparation, weld sequencing, and defect prevention.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Ability to properly set up, operate, and troubleshoot FCAW welding equipment.
- Proficient with grinders, torches, and standard welding/fabrication tools.
Job Duties entail but are not limited to:
- Perform first-class welding using Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes.
- Weld carbon steel and other specified materials in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, and specifications.
- Perform structural welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, technical drawings, and work instructions.
- Prepare materials for welding by fitting, beveling, grinding, cleaning, and aligning components.
- Set up and adjust welding equipment, including amperage, voltage, wire feed speed, and shielding gas.
- Perform multi-pass groove and fillet welds to required specifications.
- Inspect completed welds for proper penetration, profile, size, and overall workmanship.
- Identify and correct weld defects such as porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion, and slag inclusions.
- Use grinders, chipping tools, torches, and other hand and power tools associated with welding operations.
- Follow all applicable safety procedures, hot-work requirements, and PPE requirements.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 6am-3pm
- Must be flexible to work weekends and OT as needed
Pay:
- $28-34/hour based on experience
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