Minimum 3-5 years of shipyard experience, OR
* 12 years of shipyard experience plus at least 5 years of heavy industrial experience.
Must have experience with FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding).
Must have an original or certified copy of U.S. Persons documentation available for testing and orientation.
Setting up, troubleshooting, and operating welding machines
Metric layout and measurements
Reading and working from blueprints
Hand tools
Grinding and joint preparation for NDT
Surface and joint preparation for production welding
Inspecting welds for defects
Hot-work and Lockout/Tagout safety procedures
Candidates should arrive for testing with their own welding hood.
Candidates must be comfortable working in an active shipyard environment, including climbing ladders, working from scaffolding, handling material, and following all applicable safety requirements.