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Structural Welder - Pulse Arc
Structural Welder - Pulse ArcZipRecruiter • Portsmouth, NH, US
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Structural Welder - Pulse Arc

Structural Welder - Pulse Arc

ZipRecruiter • Portsmouth, NH, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Position : Structural Welder – Pulse Arc

Job Location : Newport News

Hutco Branch : Portsmouth VA

Rate of Pay : $45 per hour (per diem 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.

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 Training – OSHA 29 CFR 1915
  • Hazard Communication – OSHA 29 CFR 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)
  • ANSI Z87 Safety Glasses with side shields
  • 8" steel-toe safety boots or leather shoes with spats
  • Bilsom Leightning L1N Muff-Style Hearing Protection
  • MSA Comfo Classic Respirator
  • Flame-resistant coveralls and full welding jacket
  • Welding shield leather bib

    • Special Requirement

    All candidates must pass the Pulse Arc weld test before assignment. No training provided prior to testing — must be test-ready.

    Benefits

    Hutco Inc. offers limited benefit coverage through Essential Staff Care.

    The hotel is advanced for the first two weeks (loan).

    Available plans include : Medical / Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short-Term, Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment

    To Apply

    CONTACT HUTCO TODAY!

    Apply in person or online at our Portsmouth Branch : 728 High Street, Suite 200, Portsmouth, VA 23704

    Email resumes to : nnrecruiter@hutcoinc.com

    Call us at : (757) 223-7680

    Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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