Welder (Post Graduate) Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• POSITION SUMMARY

• Prep, layout, tack, weld, finish, and repair complex fabrications to work packages in accordance with product specifications, production schedule under the guidance of the shop superintendent. 

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and understand work packages, drawings, and blueprints
• Layout, position, align and secure parts & assemblies according to specifications by using tape measures, straightedges, combination squares, levels, and other various measuring tools
• Perform welding using the GMAW welding processes
• Work within assigned groups to move and position work pieces using overhead cranes
• Operate hand and power tools such as magnetic drills, grinders, cutting torches and automated welding tractors, etc
• Inspect own work assure it meets product specifications, shop packages and is compliant before presented to QA
• Inspect equipment to maintain functionality; report any equipment malfunctions
• Set-up and operate machinery to support the fabrication such as punching, shearing, cutting, drilling etc
• Work with others to assist in the fabrication of multi-component fabrications
• Dispatched to other buildings within the Navy yard and possible other job sites at times when requested
• Various shifts may be required, including overtime, nights, and weekends. 

• EDUCATION

• Required:

   

• High school Graduate, and proven minimum of 900 hrs. of training from a Post secondary Welding training institution is required.

• QUALIFICATIONS

• Welder can demonstrate the required positions per the code for commercial work (Pipe or Structural)
• FCAW, Plate, 3-G and 4-G position (Flux core Arc welding, Horizontal and Vertical for all positions Structural)
• GMAW, Pulse, 3-G and 4-G position (Gas Metal Arc Welding “Pulse” Horizontal and Vertical positions gives them all positions Structural)
• GMAW, Spray, 1-G position (Gas Metal Arc Welding “Spray” Flat position
• Spray is limited to Flat and Horizonal Structural)
• GTAW, Pipe 6-G Purged Gas (Tungsten Arc Welding 6G positions gives the welder all positions including fillets and groove welds Pipe)

• Testing:

• Testing of the Plate coupons will be to

AWS D1.1

¾” plate 5″ long open root and back gouge a WPS will be issued. NDT > VT and Bends

• Testing of the Pipe coupon will be to ASME Section IX 4″ sch 40, SS, 6G, WPS will be issued. NDT > VT and X-Ray

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required. 
• Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orienta ion, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.
• Phila BST