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Welders - 1st & 2nd Class

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Analyzes job from start to finish ensuring proper and safe work methods used. 2.Reads and interprets work specifications, blue prints, technical manuals and design sketches to determine appropriate welding process. 3.Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded. 4.Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques and following safety procedures. 5.Inspects completed welds to determine structural soundness. 6.Notifies supervisor of any safety or equipment issues. 7.Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.High school diploma or equivalent. 2.Must have four to five years of experience as a welder with abilities to qualify in all processes andmaterials except TIG Welding. 3.Vocational school or technical college training. 4.Must be familiar with OSHA standards and requirements. 5.Must be able to work effectively with others. 6.Must be steady, reliable worker. MHI offers competitive wages and excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants can apply at 543 E. Indian River Rd., Norfolk, VA or submit resume to employment@mhi-shiprepair.com EOE/Affirmative Action Employer

Category: Marine Welder

Information
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)

Company Information

Marine Hydraulics International, Inc.
543 E. Indian River Rd
Norfolk, VA 23523
Phone: 757-545-6400

Application Information

543 E. Indian River Rd
Nrofolk, VA 23523