Structural Welder (Non-Local)

Ameri-Force Bremerton, WA Fulltime

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Summary

Responsible for welding work to specifications, with different shifts and shipboard spaces knowledge. Requires 5 years’ related experience, including 2 NAVSEA-related, passing multiple weld tests, standard welder tools, 50-lb lifting, and near/color vision tests.

Highlights

Schedule
Must be able to work different shifts
Experience
5 years related experience, including 2 years NAVSEA-related
Certifications
Pass SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, aluminum, pipe socket and other plate tests
Physical Requirements
Lift 50 lbs; pass near-vision and color-vision tests

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description) 

The Welders are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality and in a professional manner. 

 

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Experience) 

  • Has 5 years of related  experience, with at least two years being NAVSEA-related experience.. 

  • Possesses standard tools for a welder. 

  • Able to work different shifts. 

  • Must have good knowledge of ship board spaces. 

  • Must have knowledge of weld symbols. 

  • Must Pass Structural Plate Test (SMAW) with 11018m covered electrode, and Flux Core (FCAW) plate with 71T1 filler. 

  • Must Pass GTAW plate test for Stainless Steel. 

  • Must Pass SMAW plate for Stainless Steel. 

  • Must pass Stick over TIG plate test (7018 and 70S2). 

  • Must pass Aluminum Plate test. 

  • Must Pass Pipe socket test for Carbon Steel. 

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 

  • Must be able to safely hook up and operate a torch. 

  • Must have knowledge of WAFs. 

  • Must be able to follow instructions and work well with others. 

 

Visual Requirements: Must be able to pass a Standard Jaeger’s Test chart for near vision acuity reading J1 letters or equivalent with or without corrective aids and pass a color vision test using Ishihara’s Tests for Color Deficiency. 

 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Assures that tank/compartment has an updated safe for hot work ticket and that requirements of the ticket have been met. (Example: ventilation, lighting, safety equipment etc.). 

  • Assures that conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written. (Example: fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.). 

  • Assures that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished, no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs. 

  • Assures that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (Example: special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc). 

  • Assures that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to do (Example: JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs and etc.). 

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