WELDER 3 / C - BASE A

JOB TITLE

WELDER 3 / C - BASE A

LOCATION

NEWPORT NEWS - NEWPORT NEWS, VA US (Primary)

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Hourly

EXEMPTION TYPE

Non-Exempt

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY :

A welder with approximately 1 to 2 years of experience welding together metal components of products by performing the following duties and exhibiting the following skill sets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

CRAFT :

• Grinds as needed for welding
• Works alongside other trades to receive direction to accomplish assigned work
• Pulls lines and helps set up as directed by supervisor
• Follows jobsite cleanliness principles
• Shows initiative and notifies supervision of work stoppages
• Proficient in SMAW process in all positions for CS
• Novice in SMAW process in all positions for HY, HSLA, and CRES
• Proficient in GMAW process in 1G-4G positions for CS
• Proficient in FCAW process for CS base metal in 1G-4G positions
• Learning FCAW process for HY, HSLA, and CRES
• Proficient in Stud welding for CS and CRES
• Utilizes workmanship training to identify and correct weld defects prior to VT

TOOLS :

PROCEDURAL :

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Graduation from a standard apprenticeship / trade / vocational school.

2. High school diploma or GED required and 4 or more years of related experience or equivalent of training and experience.

3. Ability to gain access to military installations.

4. Must pass a drug test and background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

1. Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds.

2. Ability to sit and / or stand for long periods of time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs / vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk thru you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bending or stooping thru tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals / fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures moving mechanical parts : high, precarious places.During work-site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to :

EOE / M / F / Disability / Vet

EOE / M / F / Disability / Vet

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Barbara Nicholas at (757) 577-5345 or by email at bnicholas@ecrfab.com .