Submarine Production Welder 1/CLASS

Shift:                         ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

The Welders are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality and in a professional manner.  Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.

• Welding on a wide variety of materials, using an ever-growing number of welding processes.
• Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW processes
• Use of tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
• Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
• Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
• Additional tasks as assigned

This position will require travel between Kings Bay, GA and Jacksonville

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Experience)

Required:

• Must have dependable transportation.
• Ability to gain access to local bases.
• Standard tools for a welder.
• Able to work different shifts.
• Must have good knowledge of ship board spaces.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work well with others.
• Basic knowledge of weld power source.
• 5 years of on-the-job welding experience
• Familiarity with manual and/or semi-automatic welding processes
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Available to work all shifts
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and in extreme temperature conditions as required
• Ability to pass required weld tests under NAVSEA 248
• Ability to gain access to Government and Commercial facilities

Preferred:

• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs, Military Shipbuilding, and manufacturing experience
• Ability to interpret welding and shipyard procedures, structural drawings, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
• Basic mathematical skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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  vision test using Ishihara’s Tests.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to shop supervisor.  This position develops and maintains a positive working relationship with other Welders and supports a team approach in the pursuit of common company goals.

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   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.).
• Assures that General Dynamics-NASSCO’s Safety Procedures, including testing, are utilized for all torch work.
• Assures that you and personnel working under your direction are working as safely and as productively as possible maintaining quality control at all times.
• Assures that a 30 minute cool down period has been accomplished in hot work areas.
• Assures that fire watches are assigned and maintained in the proper position.
• Assures that the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
• Assures that personnel have work package and the necessary drawings, technical manuals, or specifications required for them to adequately accomplish their work assignments.

• ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible for effective, efficient and safe accomplishment of all assigned tasks.

• UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to travel and have reliable transportation. 
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required. 
• Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility. 
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear. 

• Must have good eye/hand coordination. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be familiar with working in a naval-ship-work-environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels

• These areas can be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy.
• Must have or soon acquire a valid passport.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight.
• May require travel up to 30%

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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