Must have High School education or equivalent, and 6 years of related marine welding experience.
Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.
Must have welding experience with stick welding (SMAW) process in all positions from 2G to 6G for Carbon Steel.
Must have welding experience with gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process in all positions from 2G to 6G for Aluminum.
Must have strong knowledge of reading and interpreting structural drawings, blueprints, weldments, technical manuals, engineering sketches, charts and/or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction for products to be fabricated and/or installed.
Must be able to accurately read and follow welding symbols.
Must be able to accurately read measuring devices to 1/16 of an inch.
Must demonstrate applied comprehensive knowledge of quality control procedures to verify accuracy, compliance, and workmanship throughout all stages of fabrication and equipment operation.
Must adhere to safety and quality procedures set forth by HII and host facilities.
Must have a DoD secret security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.
Must be able to work outside of trade specific requirements as team projects require, assisting team members towards task completion
Must be able to provide hand tools per trades designation.
Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
May ride ships at sea for extended periods.