Epsilon Systems is currently seeking a full-time Welder III in Portsmouth, VA. Summary: Performs various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems. Selects proper materials and requirements to perform welding functions. Fabricates and installs fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments. Responsibilities: • Reports directly to the Production Manager. Once assigned, reports directly to the project Foreman in the performance of his/her responsibilities. • Strictly adheres to corporate, federal, state and local safety regulations prior to setting up or operating any machinery. • Ensures that all Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded. • Reads and understands Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group PPE Policy. • Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of the machine shop equipment prior to commencing the operation. • Lays out material prior to performing machining operations to prevent possible errors. • Machines parts to close tolerances ensuring finish requirements of the drawings are achieved. • Maintains good housekeeping practices; turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc. • Returns tools/equipment to proper location and reports any lost, missing, stolen or damaged items to the Tool Room Attendant in accordance with Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Instructions. • Qualifies as a Welder in accordance with Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Instructions. • Ensures that all requirements of the Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and/or other guidance given by management. • Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; QA packages steps, RECs, CWPs, FWPs, TGIs etc.) required completing the production operations. • Notifies Foreman of any unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e.; repair, modification, etc.). • Reads and understands advanced welding terminology, blueprints, drawings and schematics to plan installation, modification or repair prior to commencing the process. • Selects welding filler materials, joint design, proper heat ranges and most effective or required welding process/procedure to ensure quality welding operations IAW TWD. • Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Level I material controls in accordance with Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Instructions. • Expertly performs all tasks required as a Welder. • Provides mentoring to junior craftsman. • Produces quality welds, including pipe, in difficult or adverse conditions and is proficient in multiple welding procedures/procedures. • Performs work outside of trade if necessary. Qualifications: • High school diploma/equivalent with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with welding operations in a repair department or shipyard or fabrication shop. • 5 years’ experience as a welder. • Qualifies as a Welder/Workmanship Inspector in accordance with Epsilon Systems -Mission Readiness Group Work Instructions and welding procedures. • Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, adjustment, and operation of various welding equipment and hand tools used in the trade. • Must be qualified in a minimum of 15 welding/brazing processes to include flux core welding. • Ability to obtain and maintain access to US Navy ships and government facilities. • Ability to communicate effectively, work independently or in a group. • Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply. • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Preferences: • Current DoD Secret Security Clearance ADA Notations: Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. Work conditions vary from indoors to outdoor, very hot to very cold. Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans.
See More Details >>Overview: GLOTECH, Inc., founded in 1995, is a privately and minority-owned company serving military, federal and commercial clients. We are a successful Information Technology firm with a large staff currently providing superior information technology and advanced engineering services around the world. Our success is built on attracting and retaining quality staff through a highly competitive benefits package with a special focus on continuing career development and corporate financial support. We also maintain a collegial working environment and offer our staff opportunities to improve and enhance their skills. To provide the best possible service to our customers and assist in establishing the procedures and processes that would aid our staff in producing quality services and products, we sought and achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification and were successfully appraised at CMMI Level 3. We maintain a formal quality management system and have adopted continuous quality improvement as a basic principle and underpinning for all work we perform, whether for customers or corporate support functions. Our senior managers bring decades of experience in their respective areas of expertise, including in executive-level, leadership roles in the federal government, and use the knowledge gained to achieve superior program and project performance. GLOTECH is committed to a comprehensive employee benefits program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. We provide medical dental and vision care, disability insurance (short and long term), Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Commuter Transportation and Parking Reimbursement), and Employee Assistance Programs. Additionally, we provide Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, Educational Assistance, Certification /Training Reimbursement, and a 401(k)-retirement savings contribution plan (with employer match). Responsibilities: GLOTECH, Inc. is seeking Welders to join our team. Multiple positions will be located in Chesapeake, Virginia. • Applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials. • Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts or work orders. • Lays out and marks points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates. • Positions pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools. • May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications. • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. • Participates in special projects as required. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Technical or vocational training is preferred. • OSHA 10 certification preferred. • Previous welding experience is required. • Possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance. • Willing to travel to various work sites, including OCONUS may be required. GLOTECH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
See More Details >>Linder Industrial Machinery Company is recognized as one of the nation's premier heavy equipment dealers providing quality new, used and rental equipment across 27 branch locations in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Linder's commitment to delivering superior industrial machinery solutions is shared by our leading equipment partners such as Komatsu, BOMAG, Deutz Fahr, Atlas, Konecranes, Mantsinen, Superior Brooms, Terramac, and many more. Job Summary Designs, fabricates, joins, and repairs equipment, fixtures, and structures by using various welding techniques. Responsibilities • Responsible for field welding to include line boring services (where applicable) • Designs, fabricates, joins, and/or repairs equipment, fixtures and various types of metal objects and structures utilizing oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG and TIG welding techniques • Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools • Analyzes plans, drawings, work samples, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of welding projects • Estimates material and labor • Recommends supplies and materials to be ordered • Other functions and responsibilities as requested by management Education/Experience/Skill • Must have prior welding experience • Knowledge of applicable codes • Proficient in welding techniques (oxygen-acetylene, electric car, and TIG), tools and equipment • Skilled in the fabrication, joining and repair of a variety of metal objects, equipment, fixtures and structures • Must have LINE boring experience • MUST HAVE CDL Physical Demands • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle, or feel. Also, employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, lift, crouch, or crawl, as well as talk and hear. • The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, confined spaces, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Linder Industrial Machinery Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Norfolk, NC, typically begins with enrolling in a technical training program, which can range from 6 to 18 months and provides essential hands-on skills. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with Norfolk offering numerous entry points for new welders. The median weekly wage for welders in Norfolk is approximately $1,760, with experienced professionals earning up to $3,000 per week. With the industry experiencing steady growth and a significant demand for skilled welders, Norfolk presents a promising environment for those entering this trade, offering pathways to a stable and rewarding career.
