Norfolk/Portsmouth
2022-05-06Compensation: $20 – $30 an hour – Compensation is based on experience and skill level.
Job Type-Full-time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following. Other duties as
assigned
- Must understand SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW.
- Must be able to certify in all positions
- Carbon Steel
- Stick
- SMAW Full Penetration weld with permanent backing (ceramic and metal)
- FCAW Full Penetration weld with permanent backing (ceramic and metal)
- GMAW Full Penetration weld with permanent backing (ceramic and metal
- Minimum of three years of experience in structural welding.
- Must be able to: Pass an FCAW and SMAW Certification Test for structural welders
consisting of 3/8" beveled plate with backing strip, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. - Proficient in the use of cutting torch, plasma arc, and cutting machines.
- Prior experience working off lifts or staging.
- Prior Rigging experience is a plus.
- The ability to pass non-destructive weld testing (i.e. X-ray, sonogram) is a plus
Experience:
Must have (2) or more years of experience
Certification:
None
Qualifications:
US work authorization (Required)
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift – Day (nights may and can be required based on schedule and work load)
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both offices and customer facilities, shipyards and vessels.
Must be able to access all areas of shipyard and company property including shipyard and
shipyard offices, dry-docks and terminals in all types of weather conditions. Use of safety
equipment, such as hard hat and safety glasses and steel toed shoes is required. Some overtime
and on-call status is required and employee may be required to work more than normal 40 hour
week, including weekends. Regular and predictable attendance is required of this position.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/stand, walk,
climb and kneel, use hands or fingers, handle and feel; talk, hear and see with close vision. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must have the ability to move
easily between buildings, ascend/descend stairs and go outdoors in construction sites in all kinds
of weather, and be able to climb ladders and over bulwarks for vessel site visits.
Base Access: Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and private
shipyards for performance of job duties.
Company Information
Tidewater Staffing Offers:
- Weekly Pay
- Full-Time Employment
- Insurance Benefits
- Referral Bonus Program
- Temp-to-Hire Job Opportunities
- Free Training Programs
- Direct Deposit | Money Network Cards