Must be a graduate or current student of Tidewater Tech
MIG Welding experience or training
Structural welding experience
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
Experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environment
Basic mathematical skills
Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
This position requires you to successfully demonstrate your ability to complete the technical requirements outlined in NAVSEA mil std 1688.
This position also requires access to a controlled site with additional clearance requirements.
An offer for this position is contingent on you both being able to demonstrate ability to complete technical training outlined in NAVSEA mil std 1688 and obtaining/maintaining the required access to the controlled site.
A structural welder should be able to read and utilize welding procedures and welding symbols.
A structural welder should be able to safely and efficiently use an oxy-fuel torch to apply pre-heat to materials prior to welding.
A structural welder should be able to safely and efficiently use air carbon arc gouging equipment to gouge welds.
A structural welder should be able to safely and efficiently use electric and pneumatic grinders to prepare materials for welding, as well as to clean and contour finished welds.
A structural welder should be able to use measuring tools and gauges to verify dimensions of weld joints in accordance with approved joint designs.
A structural welder should be able to use weld gauges to verify weld size and quality in accordance with specifications.
A structural welder should be able to utilize ceramic backing in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions with the semi-automatic welding processes.
A structural welder should be able to pass groove-weld qualification tests in all positions for multiple materials and processes, such as Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) of high strength steel and stainless steel.