1st Class Combination Welder/Fitter - 2nd Shift Opening

Overview:
Colonna's Shipyard is on the lookout for a skilled 1st Class Combination Welder/Fitter to join our dynamic team for 2nd Shift operations. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about welding and shipbuilding in Norfolk, VA.

Responsibilities:
• Utilize welding equipment to join metal components, following specifications from blueprints, welding procedures, or verbal instructions.
• Interpret blueprints and lay out materials accurately, ensuring quality and precision in tacking small assemblies, aluminum, and steel foundations.
• Assemble and install structural items on shipways, contributing to the creation and integrity of naval vessels.
• Prepare surfaces for welding, eliminating impurities such as rust, grease, and moisture.
• Execute welding processes in various positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
• Operate and maintain welding equipment across several welding methods, such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and submerged arc welding.
• Perform clean-up tasks on weld joints and workpieces, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment, selecting the correct electrodes based on the materials involved.
• Conduct grinding and joint preparation for NDT processes as necessary.
• Engage in training and mentoring of apprentices and fellow welders.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while ensuring a high rate of first-pass production welding inspections.
• Adhere to safety standards by wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support shipyard operations.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of seven (7) years of combined welding and shipfitting experience.
• Proven ability to perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, including mirror welding and temperature control.
• Experience with hand tools and instruments relevant to welding and shipbuilding.
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members.
• Ability to understand weld sequence sketches and templates.
• Capable of working in confined spaces and accessing difficult areas.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow directions precisely.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Technical training or experience in a Steel America fabrication shop.
• Experience in new aircraft carrier or submarine construction.

Security and Physical Requirements:
• Must be eligible for access to Government facilities and secure a DBIDS.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, and transport heavy materials, with consistent lifting of 20 lbs or more.
• Comfortable working in various environments, including confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and under industrial conditions.
• Frequent exposure to noise from machinery and equipment.
• Willingness to operate equipment such as trucks and forklifts.

Employing Values:
At Colonna's Shipyard, we value respect, pride, truth, and family. Our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry, and we are committed to supporting their health, wellness, and future through various benefits, including medical/dental/vision options, company-paid disability insurance, a 401k with match, paid time off, and holidays.

Colonna's Shipyard is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.