
Welder - Submarine Building
MIlls Marine Ship Repair, Hampton, 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.