Welder helper Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Required Qualifications :

• Lifting : Frequently lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment, sometimes weighing up to 50lbs or more. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, multiple time an hour throughout a shift.
• Standing : They often stand for long periods of time, sometimes all day, while working on projects. Must be able to stand for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.
• Climbing : Work often involves climbing ladders, scaffolding, or stairs to reach different levels of a structure. Must be able to climb 30' ladders. Must be able to climb 60' stairs. Must be able to wear a 30lb harness and tool bags and climb concrete form work and rebar
• Bending and Kneeling : Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to perform tasks, such as installing flooring or working in tight spaces. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and crawl for up to 30mins at a time, multiple times a day
• Manual Dexterity : The position requires good hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate tools and equipment, and to work with precision. Must be able to use small hand tools while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling throughout an 8-12hr shift.
• Vision : You need good vision to see clearly at varying distances, and to workplans and other documents. Must be able to see while using required safety glasses.
• Hearing : They need good hearing to be aware of their surroundings and to follow instructions. Must be able to wear hearing protection as needed
• Working Conditions : You may work in a variety of weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work an entire shift (8-12hrs) in any of the aforementioned environments
• Tools and Equipment : You must be able to operate a variety of tools and equipment, including power saws, drills, and other machinery. Must be able to use / operate small hand and power tools at to below shoulder height while standing, bending at the waist, and kneeling. Tools will range from a few oz to 35lbs, and must be used throughout an 8-12hr shift
• Safety : You must be able to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Must be able to perform the aforementioned tasks while wearing a harness and or tool bags weighing up to 30lbs for 90% of an 8-12hr shift.

Principal / Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.

Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.

Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.

Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Multilimbed Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

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