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Hutco, Inc.
Structural Welder Pulse Arc
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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
Job Description
Structural Welder
- Pulse Arc Hutco, Inc.
- 3.8 Portsmouth, VA Job Details Full-time | Per diem $45
- $55 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Safety equipment provided Qualifications Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) Defect detection (quality control) Hazard Communication Standard Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Safety equipment Confined Space Certification Gas metal arc welding Flux-cored welding Respirator Full Job Description
HUTCO, INC.
Position:
Structural Welder•Pulse Arc Job Location:
Newport News Hutco Branch:
Portsmouth VA Rate of Pay:
$45 per hour (perdiem Available for those who qualify)Work Schedule:
40 hours/week•All Shifts Security Clearance:
Not Required Position Overview We are seeking highly skilled Structural Welders (Pulse Arc certified) for long-term shipyard work in Newport News, VA. Candidates must have extensive experience with multi-pass welding processes and the ability to pass all position weld tests without training. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Perform all-position fillet and butt welds using: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) GMAW-P (Pulse Arc Welding) Use oxygen/propane heating torches Air carbon arc gouging Follow OSHA safety protocols for confined spaces, fall protection, and PPE use Work in demanding physical environments (e.g., shipboard, confined spaces, heights, staging) Required Experience & Skills Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at NNS or naval shipyards Skilled in: All-position welds: 2G, 3G, 4G with SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P Using fillet and butt weld gauges Air Carbon Arc Gouging Must pass:Visual Inspection of Welds Level I Welders Vision Test Carbon Arc Gouging Proficiency Mandatory:
Pass weld qualification tests on-site at Newport News Welding School Mandatory Safety Training & Qualifications Leased Labor Provider must supply proof of completion/documentation for: Confined Space TrainingOSHA 29 CFR 1915
Hazard CommunicationOSHA 29CFR 1915.1200
Respirator Fit Test & Medical Clearance (MSA Comfo Classic only) Fall Protection- 4-D Body Harness, Lifelines, Beam Clamps (ANSI Z359.1 compliant) Audiometric Testing & Hexavalent Chromium Clearance Coveralls
- Flame Resistant with long sleeves Welding Shield Leather Bib and Full Jacket Required PPE (Provided by Supplier) White Hard Hat (with company name and worker's last name)