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Virginia Beach,VA

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Welder Foreman - Steel America (Job ID: 1462)
~ 27 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
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Welder 1 Night shift

M.C. Dean

Virginia Beach, VA

$29/hr
OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

A competitive salary
USD $29.00 - USD $29.00 /Hr.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Night shift
2nd shift hours
Must be able to work 2nd shift hours.
Minimum of high school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience, or combination of equivalent experience and training.
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
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Welder I, II, III

Prism Maritime

Chesapeake, VA 23320

~ 30 min Onsite

Full-Time
Overtime is routinely required but not guaranteed
Must possess knowledge and experience in the set up and operation of machines and tools to include: mig welder, tig welder, plasma arc cutter, gas cutter, carbon arc cutter, band-saw, drill press etc. to cut and weld parts to specifications.
Basic knowledge of weld theory to include the following processes: SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and / or Silver Brazing.
Some basic knowledge of ferrous / non- ferrous metals and the ability to read / interpret blueprints required.
Periodically required to lift/move equipment up to and including 50 pounds.
Apprenticeship or Welding trade school with six months practical experience or one year of practical relatable experience
Fire watch certification
Apprenticeship with two years, or applicable trade school with three years, or four years related experience
Apprenticeship or applicable trade school with six years practical experience, or 8 years related experience
Certification documentation in areas of expertise (SMAW, GMAW, TIG ETC)
US Citizenship required
Clearance up to Secret level may be required.
Lifting/moving up to and including 50 pounds
Routinely climbing several flights of stairs
Standing for long periods of time
Performing tasks in confined spaces
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Welder/Fitter - 28307

HII

Chesapeake, VA 23322

~ 30 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Anticipated Salary Range: $44,808.00 - $58,000.00
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Occasional weekend or evening work may be necessary to meet high-volume or short-notice deadlines.
Must be able to travel up to 25% when not assigned to local tasking.
Requisition Number: 28307
Limited out-of-town travel, up to 25%, may be required based on contract needs and trade skill requirements.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.
Must have welding experience with stick welding (SMAW), Flux Core (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes in all positions from 2G to 6G.
Must have working experience reading and interpreting 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 be able to work outside of trade specific requirements as team projects require, assisting team members towards task completion.
Must demonstrate applied comprehensive knowledge of quality control procedures to verify accuracy, compliance, and workmanship throughout all stages of fabrication and equipment operation.
Must be able to follow and enforce safety procedures.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security clearance.
Must have experience working in a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with others.
Must provide hand tools and trade specific PPE per trades designation.
Candidates with experience performing welding and structural fabrication work aboard naval vessels are highly preferred.
Candidates with experience welding pipe are preferred.
A current, active DoD security clearance.
Candidates with current or prior welding certificates applicable with MIL-STD-248 preferred.
Candidates who are currently enrolled or have graduated from and/or completed a vocational school or skilled trades certificate program are preferred.
Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate a plus.
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Pipe Welder J1-J4 (NIGHT SHIFT)

NASSCO

Norfolk, VA 23523

~ 27 min Onsite

Night shift 3pm - 11pm
ALL
Pipe Welder
Have a working knowledge and understanding of welding standards, such as Tech-Pub-278, Tech-Pub-248, MIL-STD-1689 and proper joint designs IAW MIL-STD-22D.
Have the ability to weld all types of materials, to tig and stick, weld plate, pipe including piping joints such as sockets, butts,E.B rings, backing rings and open butts.
Have experience with various metals such as cuni, monel, stainless steel, alum and carbon steel/cromoly.
Be able to set up and operate welding machines such as SYNCHROWAVE 250 and POWCON ST-300.
Be able to trouble shoot problems with tig lines and machines.
Be able to weld with the use of a mag-base mirror for tig and stick.
Have the ability to utilize Metro PCP 912-04 for P-I piping.
Have knowledge of proper joint designs IAW MIL-STD-22D.
Be able to weld different materials with stick and tig.
Have the ability to weld pipe and plate including butts, sockets, and backing rings.
Have experience with carbon steel/cromoly, cuni and stainless steel materials.
Be able to operate with welding banks and some knowledge of the operation of welding machines such as SYNCHROWAVE 250 and POWCON ST-300.
Be able to troubleshoot problems with tig lines and machines.
Have some knowledge of proper weld joint designs.
Have the ability to stick weld and a willingness to learn tig.
Ability to operate with welding banks.
Have the ability to stick weld fillet and butt joints.
Be able to pass 6-G carbon steel pipe welding test.
Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.
Have experience with various metals helpful but not mandatory.
Have a willingness to learn other procedures.
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Welder 1/Class

Fairlead Integrated

Portsmouth, VA 23703

~ 27 min Onsite

Full-Time
First Shift
Minimum 5+ years related welding experience, or accredited Apprenticeship Program graduate or Journeyman Certificate accepted in lieu of work experience
Ability to weld PQR plates to qualify the company for new processes
Ability to be certified to the company's Level 2 VT NDT procedures
Candidate must have prior experience and qualification in accordance with applicable NAVSEA documents
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 and constant first-time quality
Ability to interpret weld symbols and identify necessary weld sizes and joint configuration
Ability to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications
Ability to weld dissimilar metals
Ability to weld parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to assigned military/government installations as required for work activity
25' Tape
3 lb. hammer
Burning goggles
Striker
Full Face Welding Shield
Welding Gloves
Slag Hammer
Bottle Wrench
12” Crescent Wrench
Wire Cutters
Pliers
Utility Knife
Electrode holder (stinger)
Lockable tool storage
Flashlight
Occasional lifting to 50+ pounds.
Weld certifications in multiple processes as required per division needs
Certification and experience as a forklift and man-lift operator
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Welder 1/Class - (31)

Fairlead

Portsmouth, VA 23703

~ 27 min Onsite

Minimum 5+ years related welding experience, or accredited Apprenticeship Program graduate or Journeyman Certificate accepted in lieu of work experience
Ability to weld PQR plates to qualify the company for new processes
Ability to be certified to the company's Level 2 VT NDT procedures
Candidate must have prior experience and qualification in accordance with applicable NAVSEA documents
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 and constant first-time quality
Ability to interpret weld symbols and identify necessary weld sizes and joint configuration
Ability to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications
Ability to weld dissimilar metals
Ability to weld parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to assigned military/government installations as required for work activity
Certification and experience as a forklift and man-lift operator
25' Tape
3 lb. hammer
Burning goggles
Striker
Full Face Welding Shield
Welding Gloves
Slag Hammer
Bottle Wrench
12" Crescent Wrench
Wire Cutters
Pliers
Utility Knife
Electrode holder (stinger)
Lockable tool storage
Flashlight
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.
Occasional lifting to 50+ pounds.
Weld certifications in multiple processes as required per division needs
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Shipfitter

BAE Systems

Norfolk, VA 23523

$29-$35/hr
~ 27 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The salary range for this position is $29.00 to $35.00 per hour (or $60,320 to $72,800 annually).
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
An employee assistance program
A legal plan
Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
Education Minimum: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Relevant Experience: 3-5 yrs.
A mechanic must demonstrate a developing understanding of naval vessel compartments, number systems and related vessel terminology for the CG, DDG, and LHD ships.
Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
Must be able to wear standard PPE and use basic ship fitting tool list
Must be able to obtain a government access badge.
Preferred tack welding certification
Preferred SMAW and FCAW or FCA certifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Relevant Experience: 5-8 yrs.
Weld Certification
Ultrasonic Impact Testing Treatment (UIT Treatment) - certification
Carbon steel certification
Passing grade on breaking test
Certification in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as manual metal arc welding (MMA or MMAW), flux shielded arc welding or informally as stick welding (manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld)
Certification in flux-cored arc welding (FCAW or FCA) (a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process)
Recommended
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Pipefitter

QED Systems

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

$22-$35/hr
OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$22-$35 Hourly
Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Experienced (5+ years) Pipefitter
The candidate must be able to comply with all applicable safety regulations
Work under industrial repair conditions
Work in confined spaces
Climb vertical/inclined ladders.
The candidate must have experience using hand tools, fixtures, and shop machinery as required.
The candidate must have knowledge and experience in brazing and welding procedures.
The candidate must also be able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints or technical drawings and understand associated welding symbols.
Have completed an apprenticeship program or demonstrate by doing the experience outline above.
All applicants must provide a resume
Be eligible for a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential.
Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes.
No less than 30 pounds.
High School Diploma required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.
Military technical school(s) desirable.
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Field Foreman/Tank Welder

Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

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