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Welder

Integrated Solutions/VT Milcom, Virginia Beach Division, a business unit of VT Group is seeking to hire qualified shipboard Welders/Fitters. Responsibilities include: •Welds metal components together with brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as equipment foundations, electrical enclosures, platforms by performing the following duties. •Must be able to read and interpret blue prints, for layout of equipment to be installed. Measures, marks and scribes layout on metals. •Has knowledge to weld metal components together with SMAW, S/S SMAW, GMAW, and BRAZING. Pipe fitting and TIG welding is a plus. Use a variety of arc and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as foundations, cable collars, cable/pipe/vent hangers, cable tube penetrations, studs, etc. •Performs related tasks such as thermal cutting (PLASMA or TORCH) and grinding. Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases size of metal parts. Positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding. Education and/or Experience: HS plus six years of related experience or AS plus three years of experience in related field, or BS degree with one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must pass precertification company welding test. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Must be able to travel as required. EOE M/F/V/D – Drug Free Workplace All recruiting methods will be performed within VT Milcom’s EEO and AAP policies and guidelines.

Category: Marine Welder

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NOTE: The following description is a GENERAL Overview of this career and not a description of a particular job posting.

Marine Welders are skilled laborers who use a variety of equipment and methods to permanently join together various metal parts. Marine Welders will typically perform manual welding procedures using Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW) or Oxy-Acetylene torches, or use semiautomatic systems such as wire feeder machines. Marine Welders must be able to set up and use this equipment in a variety of positions (such as flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead). Marine Welding methods include Arc, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Submerged Arc, Carbon Arc, and Gas (Oxy-Acetylene). Certified Marine Welders must be able to perform pre- and post-heating, induction heating, surface hardening, stress relieving, and welding inspections. Skilled welders will also perform soldering and brazing operations. Standard metals that Marine Welders join together include all types of steels, aluminum, copper, monel, copper-nickel, bronzes, and cast iron. Each level of skilled Marine Welder (3rd, 2nd, 1st) will require Quality Assurance (QA) certifications.
Education
Typically, Marine Welding careers require a high school diploma.
Qualifications
Typically, the ideal Marine Welding candidate will possess:
- Previous job experience, particularly in a maritime setting
- Basic trade knowledge, such as the use of job related tools and equipment
- A strong work ethic (flexible, reliable, punctual)