Welder III

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Welder III to join our team in Norfolk, VA
. The position is responsible for performing complex welding tasks in support of ship repair and maritime fabrication projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural and pipe welding, a deep understanding of shipbuilding materials and techniques, and experience working in a shipyard or maritime industrial environment.

The successful candidate will join our Fleet Services Group, performing ship repair, modernization, and Alteration Installation Team (AIT) projects in support of U.S. Navy and commercial maritime clients. This role requires precision, efficiency, and a commitment to quality workmanship in both shop and shipboard environments.

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Perform various welding processes to repair, modify and install pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems.
• Fabricate and install fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process.
• Select required welding filler materials, joint design, heat ranges and make the most effective welding process/procedure to ensure quality welding operations in accordance with TWD.
• Inspect completed welds to determine structural soundness and adherence to NAVSEA, ABS & AWS standards.
• Install or repair equipment such as pipes, valves, floors and tank linings.
• Clamp, hold, tack‑weld, heat‑bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations for welding.
• Operate manual or semi‑automatic welding equipment to fuse basic metal segments using processes such as flux‑cored arc, carbon arc, etc.
• Weld multiple types, thicknesses & sizes of pipe, plate & bar material in horizontal, overhead and/or vertical positions.
• Document objective quality evidence to the requisite Continental Tide Forms.
• Estimate a drawing package / installation.
• Utilize SMAW, GMAW & GTAW, ship fitting and OXY ACC & propane gas cutting torch.
• Provide leadership to technical project teams, oversee scheduling and task execution, and deliver regular updates and briefings to both customers and senior leadership.

• High school diploma, trade, or vocational school degree.
• 10+ years of direct experience in ship repair and installation of HM&E systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings, specifications and NAVSEA standard items.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain base access and security credentials.
• Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States.
• U.S. citizenship is required for all positions.
• Possess basic and advanced specialized welder’s tools.
• Previous welding certifications or ability to obtain welding qualifications may be used in lieu of experience.

• Exposure to open-air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Must wear personal protective equipment such as hearing, eye, head, and hand protection as required.
• Site visits may involve standing on a variety of surfaces and angles, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
• May be required to operate machinery, power tools, and/or heavy equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to exchange and comprehend information.
• Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more, depending on the task requirements.

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