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Welder
Job Description
Clearance Level None Category SCA Location Norfolk, Virginia ( Onsite Workplace ) Key Skills For Success Blueprints Welding Welding Procedures REQ#:
RQ212333
Public Trust:
None Requisition Type:
Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure. Job Description Welder, Combination, Maintenance This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks:
Contingencies:
Satisfaction of all eligibility requirements as dictated by any customer account or business area that you will be supporting. The eligibility requirements for continued employment in this position include, but may not be limited to, obtaining DBIDS, and access to all shipyards. Further information may be provided under separate cover. Applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other materials that require welding. Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders. Lays out and marks points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates. Uses measuring instruments and hand tools to position pieces that require welding into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools. May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Participates in special projects, as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education:
High School Diploma/GED Required Experience:
1+ years of related experience
Location:
On Customer Site US Citizenship Required Required Certifications:
MIG which Aluminum GMAW Flux core FCAW carbon steel and stainless Stick weld carbon steel stainless SMAW
•Preferred experience in TIG all metals GTAW, CUNI and copper/face feed Certification in Brazing.
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GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
401K with company match Comprehensive health and wellness packages Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications Cutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays #hireshipyardcareersgdit Work Requirements Years of Experience 1 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Travel Required 10-25% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely hourly rate for this position is between $25.50 - $34.50. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Our Identity Verification Process As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$50,576 / year median in Virginia
+0% projected growth