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General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Welding department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for an Structural Welder J-1 (Handyman). The work schedule is 0600 to 1445 with 45 min lunch.

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

The Structural Welder should be able to weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)

High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years directly related ship building/ship repair experience.

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience):

JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Welder)

Should have knowledge of welding on different types of base metals (HY-80 & HY-100).

Know the different wire and gas combinations.

Should be proficient in using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.

Quality of weld should be acceptable for N.D.T. should be able to weld steel, aluminum, copper nickel, stainless steel.

Should be able to read weld gauges.

Should be able to use hand tools.

Some guidance from supervision will be needed.

Must know standard item 1689 and the guide lines of 5 S.

JOURNEYPERSON 3 (Welder)

Should be able to weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.

Quality of weld should be acceptable for N.D.T.

Should be able to weld some pipe using SMAW process.

Should be able to weld Steel, aluminum, copper nickel, stainless steel.

Should be able to hook up oxygen and acetylene torch and read weld gauges.

Should be able to use hand tools with little supervision.

Must know standard item 1689 and the guide lines of 5 S.

JOURNEYPERSON 2 (Welder)

Should be able to weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.

Be able to hook up oxygen acetylene torch.

Should be able to read weld gauges and able to use hand tools with supervision.

Must know standard item 1689 and the guide lines of 5 S.

JOURNEYPERSON 1 (Welder)

Should be able to weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding process.

Be able to hook up oxygen acetylene torch.

Should be able to read weld gauges and able to use hand tools with close supervision.

Should have knowledge of weld symbols.

Must know standard item 1689 and the guide lines of 5 S.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Carrying

Lifting

Walking

Climbing

Pulling

Must be able to go on vessels

Crawling

Sitting

Visual Requirements:

Crouching

Standing

Hearing

Stooping

Other:

Kneeling

Talking

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