Welder III

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

Salary Range: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Position location:

Chula Vista, CA. Using welding/cutting equipment and various power and hand tools, the welder performs a variety of shop and shipboard welding trade functions. These functions include the repair and/or removal of old structural materials, the installation of new structural materials and complete fabrication of complex structural, mechanical and equipment foundations. Works under direct supervision and performs related work as required.

• Apply basic welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials.
• Qualified in basic Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) for various combinations of steel in all positions, Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) for aluminum (spray and pulsed transfer), Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) for steel or CUNA, NICU, Inconel and various dissimilar metal combinations for pipe welding.
• Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, and specification requirements to determine materials and construction process required to fabricate component parts to develop a complete unit as designed.
• May position pieces be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Knowledge of the processes and procedures necessary for the proper removal of old equipment and foundations with minimal damage to surrounding materials.
• Maintain certification in the welding procedure(s) as required by Quality Assurance Manager.
• Fill out Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) forms.
• Follow Quality Assurance welding procedures.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Participates in special projects as required.

• Language Ability:
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Math Ability:
  Requires basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, division and fractions.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different databases.

• Typically requires 10+ years related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination.
• Experience working in the marine welding/fitter trade gained through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of welding standards of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and/or FCAW welding procedures.
• Skill to make complete penetration and complete fusion welds.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications.

Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.

• General Hand Tools
• Welding Machines
• Precision Measuring Instruments
• Pneumatic and Electric Hand Tools

• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written technical instructions and manuals.
• Must possess working knowledge of welding procedures and tools.
• Knowledge of welding shrinkage, welding techniques and physical properties of metal.
• Ability to qualify using welding procedures on plate and/or pipe.
• Must be able to pass Workmanship Inspection training.
• Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Able to follow safety procedures.

On a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk hear. Frequently required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds. Must be able to pass the vision test.

Work will be performed in a shipboard environment. Interaction with moving mechanical parts and confined spaces. Regular exposure to fumes, airborne particles and moderate noise levels.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.