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5737 Welder jobs in Chesterfield,VA
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Tidewater Staffing
Norfolk, VA 23503
~ 1 hr 47 min Onsite
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and standing for extended periods
- Weld carbon steel and stainless steel using SMAW (Stick), FCAW, or MIG processes (depending on project needs)
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
- Knowledge of OSHA shipyard safety practices
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
- Ability to pass structural weld tests (as required by project)
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M.C. Dean
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Requires Travel
- Aloft/Climbing / Climbing Shipyard Stairs and Ladders Certification
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- You must be a US Citizenship eligible for clearance
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- A minimum of two to three years of applicable welding experience
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Read and interpret specifications
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem.
- Work is primarily in San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA but you may travel for extended periods to other shipyards in the USA and to other Navy ports outside the USA
- ASNT NDT Level III Certification, or relevant experience.
- May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
- Read and understand shipboard installation drawings, blueprints, and job orders
- Shipyard Competent Person Certification
- Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.
- Occupation Safety Haz-Mat Certification
- Training and the Ability to Safely Lift and Move Objects of 50 LBS
- Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- You must pass a background investigation
- Supervisory and leadership skills
- Weld parts together using gas welding, or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes
- Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase size of metal parts
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
- Weld in all positions and for all types of metals and alloys in various shapes to include pipes, structural forms, plates, sheet metal, bar stock, machinery and equipment
- Working in Confined Spaces Certification
- Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
- One (1) other relevant technical certification or qualification such as American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Supervisor, AWS Certified Weld Inspector, or other.
- Use a variety of ARC and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as foundations, cable collars, cable/pipe/vent hangers, cable tube penetrations, studs, etc.
- Perform thermal cutting and grinding
- You must have a valid driver's license
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PVI Holdings
Portsmouth, VA 23704
~ 1 hr 50 min Onsite
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
- Must have a clear driving record in accordance to company driving guidelines
- Required physical ability if mandated by customer or regulatory requirements
- Successful completion of Welder workmanship class
- Moving about to accomplish tasks
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the job visually
- Lifting: up to 50 pounds
- A clear understanding of Welding safety
- Demonstrate proficiency in company Welding procedures/specifications for welding 90/10 & 70/30 CuNi as well as grinding, prepping and fit-up when needed
- Learn to weld with a rotary positioning table, adjusting settings on rotary table and weld machine after passing GTAW x-ray test with 90/10 pipe on the positioner
- Bending, stooping, walking and climbing stairs
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Experience required for level II & level III welder
- Welding trade school graduate or up to two years' experience as a certified welder
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Operating machinery and/or power tools
- 5 or more years industry experience as a welder
- Clear background check and drug/alcohol screening
- Demonstrate GTAW skills.
- Lift and carry: 50 pounds for 100 feet
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
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Chugach Government Solutions
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Requires Travel
- Ability to lift 45 lbs., climb vertical ladders, operate and work around heavy machinery.
- Operate power tools safely.
- Work at heights (aloft).
- Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays.
- Must have experience welding in a shipyard environment.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Ability to stand and walk most of the shift.
- Safely evacuate ship during an emergency.
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.
- Must be willing to travel up to 75% CONUS/OCONUS.
- Must be willing to perform other installation tasks in addition to welding. Such as cable installation, priming, lagging, painting, on load and offload of equipment and materials.
- Kneel and crawl at work site.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have High School diploma.
- Crouch through void openings.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Carry equipment and machinery around ships.
- Must have experience in welding steel and aluminum.
- Must have the ability to lay out and perform structural modifications and install foundations based on reading SIDs and ICDs
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NSC Staffing
Norfolk, VA 23523
~ 1 hr 47 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit
- Knowledge of P-3 joint with a permanent backing ring and P-14 socket weld joint.
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and familiarity with U.S. standard and metric measurement systems.
- 2-5 years of experience as a Structural Welder, with specific knowledge of **SMAW** , **FCAW** , and **GMAW** welding techniques.
- Ability to certify in the following: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) or Silver Brazing
- Physically capable of wearing all required PPE and adhering to OSHA safety standards.
- Pass the Structural Weld Test (Stick and Flux Core)
- Understanding of ship repair terminology and ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
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Epsilon Systems
Portsmouth, VA 23704
~ 1 hr 50 min Onsite
- Must be qualified in more than 15 welding/brazing processes to include flux core welding.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work independently or in a group.
- Qualifies as a Welder/Workmanship Inspector in accordance with Epsilon Systems -Mission Readiness Group Work Instructions and welding procedures.
- 8 years' experience as a welder.
- Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
- Work conditions vary from indoors to outdoor, very hot to very cold.
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to US Navy ships and government facilities.
- Must be qualified in Automated welding processes to include exotic metals such as Inconnel, Titanium, Duplex Stainless, Ferrilium.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery.
- High school diploma/equivalent with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with welding operations in a repair department or shipyard or fabrication shop.
- 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.
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General Dynamics Information Technology
Norfolk, VA 23503
Requires TravelHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- US Citizenship Required: Yes
- 2 + years of related experience
- Must be a US Citizen
- Required welding experience: 7018 stick carbon steel and stainless (SMAW) & (FCAW) carbon steel and stainless
- Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
- 2+ years of shipboard welding experience
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance
- Blueprints, Manual Welding, Welding Machines, Welding Procedures
- High School diploma or GED
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L3 Harris
Norfolk, VA 23503
~ 1 hr 47 min OnsiteBilingual Preferred
- L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
- Strong proficiency in TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding processes.
- Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
- In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- Experience with fixturing and setting up parts using precision welding tables.
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
- Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Ability to pass a plate test in 2 positions.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with tight tolerances.
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Fairlead
Portsmouth, VA 23704
~ 1 hr 50 min Onsite
- Center Punch
- Lockable tool storage
- Combination Square
- 12" Crescent Wrench
- Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in the elements and noisy conditions.
- Burning goggles
- This position is performed in a traditional office environment with local travel required between facilities.
- Slag Hammer
- Ability to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications
- Work Shift Hours: 6am - 4:30pm (Mon. - Thurs.); overtime potentially on Fridays.
- Utility Knife
- Ability to interpret weld symbols and identify necessary weld sizes and joint configuration
- Chalk Box
- 3 lb hammer
- Bottle Wrench
- Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes, and techniques requiring correct weld joint identification in accordance with MIL-22D or AWS D1.1, and the ability to identify and correct weld defects prior to an NDT inspector showing up on site providing acceptable first-time quality
- Wire Cutters
- Pliers
- Full Face Welding Shield
- Ability to weld parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness
- Pencil
- Ability to weld dissimilar metals
- Striker
- Welding Gloves
- Electrode holder (stinger)
- "25' Tape
- Occasional lifting 50+ pounds.
- Work Experience: Minimum 3 years related welding experience
- Candidate must have prior experience and qualification in accordance with applicable NAVSEA documents
- Must be able to obtain and maintain access to assigned military/government installations as required for work activity
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WELDER/STRUCTURE TRAINEE - 3 WEEK UNPAID PROGRAM (11:00PM-7:00AM)
HII
Newport News, VA 23608
~ 1 hr 27 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit
- Must be able to pass physical agility test
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
- Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
- Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
- US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
- Must be able to perform work outdoors, year- round, in all weather conditions
- Must be able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours), 1100PM to 7:00AM (Monday - Friday) OR present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Welding or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post-secondary institution, or military equivalent.
- Must be able to perform overhead work
- Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
- Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
- Must be willing to work any shift
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
- Must be able to work at extreme heights
What companies are hiring Welder jobs in Chesterfield,VA?
- Tidewater Staffing
- M.C. Dean
- PVI Holdings
- Chugach Government Solutions
- NSC Staffing
- Epsilon Systems
- General Dynamics Information Technology
- L3 Harris
- Fairlead
- HII
- Tidewater Staffing
- M.C. Dean
- PVI Holdings
- Chugach Government Solutions
- NSC Staffing
- Epsilon Systems
- General Dynamics Information Technology
- L3 Harris
- Fairlead
- HII

