Welder/Fabricator 3 ____________________________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT: Fabrication REPORTS TO: Fabrication Supervisor LOCATION: Bremerton FSLA Status: Non-Exempt SHIFT: Days 5:00 am – 3:30 pm M-TH PAY: $26.00 - $35.00 DOE ___________________________________________________________________________________ Why work with us? • Opportunity to work for an employee-owned company. • Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement. • Competitive compensation and benefits package- including Healthcare, Paid Time off, 401K and more! • Four, ten-hour day work week Contribute to providing first responders and the military with tools they need to save lives Why we need you and what you’ll be responsible for: With a record backlog of high performance, aluminum boats to build for the military and first responders, SAFE Boats need experienced Aluminum Welders/Fabricators to apply their expertise to our amazing products. The Welder/Fabricator 3 uses welding and other tools and equipment to join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal to build boats. Position is responsible for the daily coordination of assigned area. In addition, this position will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring standard work is being performed, and identifying and resolving quality issues. This position can apply their experience to problem solve and complete advanced tasks/work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision. What you will be doing: • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. • Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders. • Chip or grind off excess weld or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers & portable grinders. • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits. • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc & plasma arc. • Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools. • Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material. • Advanced in general safety practices, knowledgeable in SBI safety handbook and utilizes expert safety precautions with all tools and processes. • Able to set up and/or verify settings on production machines and equipment. • Operates a wide variety of handheld and power-assisted tools and production fixtures. • Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. • Effectively communicate to supervisor and manager • Ensures quality and accuracy of their work. • Reports major issues to supervisor or to team lead. • Problem solving minor to complex issues. • Works under minimal supervision • Set example of safe work practices and attendance policy • Report any misconduct of team members to supervisor, manager, or lead. • Assists in training and development of less experienced welders/fabricators. • Assists leadership in developing standards and procedures. What we need (required skills): • Advanced skills in welding, fabrication & fitting • Advanced knowledge and expertise in aluminum welding • Advanced knowledge in standard build practices in comparable manufacturing environments • Advanced in most complex shop skills/tasks • Follows directions and procedures under limited supervision. • Adheres to all procedures and safe work practices. • Conducts basic problem-solving skills under supervision. • Capable of leading team members at Dept. Lead or Supervisor’s direction • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times. • Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. • Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. • Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Experience & Education needed: • Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to a minimum of 5 overall years of experience in expertise. • Aluminum experience required, GMAW (MIG) preferred. • Requires a superior working knowledge in the usage of production machinery, common hand tools, handheld power tools and fabricating equipment. • Able to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols. • Experience in marine industry/boat building preferred. • Ability to pass a welding skill test appropriate for the position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Lift up to 40 lbs • Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. • Bend, stoop, squat and stretch to complete tasks • Must be able to work at heights and/or confined spaces • Use of Manufacturing equipment • Forklift and scissor lift operations All new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and E-Verify, according to federal law. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SAFE Boats takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 4-10 hour days M-TH 10 hour days excluding breaks
See More Details >>Position Location: Bremerton, WA Summary: Using welding/cutting equipment and various power and hand tools, the welder performs a variety of shop and shipboard welding trade functions. These functions include the repair and/or removal of old structural materials, the installation of new structural materials and complete fabrication of complex structural, mechanical and equipment foundations. Works under direct supervision and performs related work as required. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Apply basic welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. • Qualified in basic Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) for various combinations of steel in all positions, Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) for aluminum (spray and pulsed transfer), Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) for steel or CUNI, NICU, Inconel and various dissimilar metal combinations for pipe welding. • Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, and specification requirements to determine materials and construction process required to fabricate component parts to develop a complete unit as designed. • May position pieces be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools. • Knowledge of the processes and procedures necessary for the proper removal of old equipment and foundations with minimal damage to surrounding materials. • Maintain certification in the welding procedure(s) as required by Quality Assurance Manager. • Fill out Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) forms. • Follow Quality Assurance welding procedures. • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. • Participates in special projects as required. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Math Ability: Requires basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, division and fractions Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis. Education/Experience: • Typically requires 1+ years related experience. • High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination. • Experience working in the marine welding/fitter trade gained through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training is preferred. • Thorough knowledge of welding standards of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and/or FCAW welding procedures. • Skill to make complete penetration and complete fusion welds. • Read and understand blueprints and specifications. Certificates and Licenses: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed. Equipment: • General Hand Tools • Welding Machines • Precision Measuring Instruments • Pneumatic and Electric Hand Tools Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: • Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written technical instructions and manuals. • Must possess working knowledge of welding procedures and tools. • Knowledge of welding shrinkage, welding techniques and physical properties of metal. • Ability to qualify using welding procedures on plate and/or pipe. • Must be able to pass Workmanship Inspection training. • Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS). • Able to follow safety procedures. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to pass the vision test. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in a shipboard environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Wage Range: $20.00-$43.00 In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.
See More Details >>Requisition Number: 21050 Required Travel: 51 - 75% Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $83,200.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Entry Level Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 Who We Are Are you looking to join a team of professionals for a long term secure and rewarding employment opportunity? Then join our System Integration (SI) team whose accomplishments make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and national defense! We are currently seeking shipboard Marine Welders for fleet modernization in the Seattle, WA and Bremerton, WA areas. The selected Welders will be supporting our Systems Integrations department working on active class submarines, surface ships, and shore-based communication facilities using various mechanical tools to install, upgrade and remove industrial equipment to assist with alterations and installations. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around or out of the country when not assigned to a local task. Per Diem available based on location when on travel, travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. As the top-ranked defense contractor on the Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers, HII is committed to serving our employees, our communities, our service members, and our nation! We offer competitive benefits, education reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. What You Will Do Installs, operates, maintains, repairs and modifies equipment. Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations. Analyzes and evaluates products and related performance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time. Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change. Maintains effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel. Applies understanding of production and processes to assignments. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May assist in the development and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment. What You Must Have • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. • Must have formal weld and/or brazing training and/or combination piping and plate welding qualifications. • Must be able to work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts or work orders as well as written and verbal instruction. • Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty. • Must be a U.S. citizen. • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 2 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Bonus Points For... • Prefer candidates with an active Secret clearance or above. • Current welding qualification certificates applicable with MIL-STD-248 is preferred. Current OSHA 10 Maritime Certificate preferred. • Current or prior certified steel stick welding (SMAW) certificate applicable with MIL-STD-248. • Current Shipyard Competent Person Certification preferred. • Prefer candidates with 4 - 8 years experience. • Prior AIT or active duty experience on current active class submarines is preferred. Candidates possessing a current U.S. Travel passport are preferred. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States. HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Bremerton, WA, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, offering a blend of hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge. According to the American Welding Society, the welding industry is expected to need approximately 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with Bremerton seeing a steady demand for skilled welders. With an average wage of $1,500 per week for experienced welders in the area, this trade offers a lucrative career path with opportunities for growth and specialization. Training programs and apprenticeships are available through local trade schools and welding associations, providing aspiring welders with the skills needed to meet the industry's demands.
