SHIPYARD Structural Welder
Company
HKA Construction Services LLC
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
28–40 an hour
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Experienced Shipyard Structural Welders
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Long Term Project
Wages:
$28.00 Per Hour for Non-local employees
$150.00 Per Diem offered, if eligible
$28 - $40/hr for Local employees based on experience.
Must be able to weld test in Philadelphia, PA or Pascagoula, MS
Experience:
· Knowledge and proficiency of heavy shipyard construction welding in all positions using approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) determined by PSI and classification society
· Welding process includes:
o FCAW – Flux Core Arc Welding
o SMAW – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
o SAW – Submerged Arc Welding
o EGW – Electro Gas Welding
o Automated Welding Processes
o Stainless Steel Fillet Welding
o Padding and preparing weld joints per WPS
o Carbon Arc Gouging
o Ceramic Backing
o Note: Not inclusive, shall be determined by vessel specification and classification rules
· Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of interpreting approved WPS set forth at PSI.
· Knowledge and ability on how to use all tools related to welding, including basic trouble shooting and maintaining welding equipment to assure a safe and efficient operation.
· Welder must proficiently demonstrate welding ability through performance and testing as determined by vessel project and classification.
· Welder must be able to work in a team environment.
· Welder shall perform internal quality checks of own work performance to assure quality standards are achieved daily.
· Welder shall maintain their individual NDT rejection set forth by PSI and classification society.
· Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· High School Diploma or GED
· 3+ years’ shipyard work experience welding (FCAW, SMAW, and Ceramic Backing REQUIRED)
· Welding robotics and programming a plus
• Drug screen and Background check required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
Experience:
• Shipyard Welding: 3 years (Required)
• Ceramic Backing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Long Term Project
Wages:
$28.00 Per Hour for Non-local employees
$150.00 Per Diem offered, if eligible
$28 - $40/hr for Local employees based on experience.
Must be able to weld test in Philadelphia, PA or Pascagoula, MS
Experience:
· Knowledge and proficiency of heavy shipyard construction welding in all positions using approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) determined by PSI and classification society
· Welding process includes:
o FCAW – Flux Core Arc Welding
o SMAW – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
o SAW – Submerged Arc Welding
o EGW – Electro Gas Welding
o Automated Welding Processes
o Stainless Steel Fillet Welding
o Padding and preparing weld joints per WPS
o Carbon Arc Gouging
o Ceramic Backing
o Note: Not inclusive, shall be determined by vessel specification and classification rules
· Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of interpreting approved WPS set forth at PSI.
· Knowledge and ability on how to use all tools related to welding, including basic trouble shooting and maintaining welding equipment to assure a safe and efficient operation.
· Welder must proficiently demonstrate welding ability through performance and testing as determined by vessel project and classification.
· Welder must be able to work in a team environment.
· Welder shall perform internal quality checks of own work performance to assure quality standards are achieved daily.
· Welder shall maintain their individual NDT rejection set forth by PSI and classification society.
· Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· High School Diploma or GED
· 3+ years’ shipyard work experience welding (FCAW, SMAW, and Ceramic Backing REQUIRED)
· Welding robotics and programming a plus
• Drug screen and Background check required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
Experience:
• Shipyard Welding: 3 years (Required)
• Ceramic Backing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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