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Welder - Submarine Building

MIlls Marine Ship Repair, Chesapeake, VA, United States


Duties and Responsibilities include the following.



  • Applies basic welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials.

  • Qualified in basic Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) for various combinations of steel in all positions or Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) for aluminum (spray and pulsed transfer)

  • Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, and specification requirements to determine materials and construction process required to fabricate component parts to develop a complete unit as designed;

  • May position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools;

  • Knowledge of the processes and procedures necessary for the proper removal of old equipment and foundations with minimal damage to surrounding materials.

  • Maintain certification in the welding procedure(s) as required by Quality Assurance Manager.

  • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

  • Participates in special projects as required.