Job title: Structural Welder Reports to: Production Superintendent PAY RANGE: $25 - $35 per hour (DOE) Job Overview Responsible for welding of steel, aluminum and stainless-steel materials using the SMAW, GTAW and/or GMAW processes in all positions. Required to perform miscellaneous tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor. Education • High school graduate, or GED Responsibilities • Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand or using a Welding Procedure Specification • Must have own basic skill related tools and equipment if not supplied by the workplace • Weld steel, aluminum and stainless steel components based on the required weld processes and parameters • Adhere to the specific welding procedure specifications • Set up welding cells for serial production runs • Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities • Follow all company rules and policies • Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task • Follow all safety rules and quality standards • Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency • Assist in the preparation of product for shipment • Report any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor • Must be able to lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 60 pounds) or using a hoist Qualifications • Six months to one-year related experience and/or training • Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required • Experience with SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding highly preferred • Ability to follow instructions given both verbally and in written form • Willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities and have a dependable work ethic • Knowledge of welding equipment and associated tooling including proper set up and use • Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form including but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals • Familiarity with the metric system • Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time • Willing to work 40+ hours a week • Pass substance abuse testing • Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
See More Details >>Overview General: The M.C. Dean, Inc. Maritime Division works at shipyards around the world from our regional offices in San Diego, CA and Chesapeake, VA. Become a key member of our Alteration Installation Teams, supporting C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines. Join the top team on the waterfront, working for unrivaled compensation and benefits. Education and Experience: • High School Diploma or GED • A minimum of three to four years of applicable welding experience • ASNT NDT Level III Certification preferred. • One (1) other relevant technical certification or qualification such as American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Supervisor, AWS Certified Weld Inspector, or other preferred. Skills and Proficiencies: • Read and interpret specifications • Read and understand shipboard installation drawings, blueprints, and job orders • Use a variety of ARC and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as foundations, cable collars, cable/pipe/vent hangers, cable tube penetrations, studs, etc. • Weld in all positions and for all types of metals and alloys in various shapes to include pipes, structural forms, plates, sheet metal, bar stock, machinery and equipment • Weld parts together using gas welding, or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes • Perform thermal cutting and grinding • Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase size of metal parts • Supervisory and leadership skills Safety and Physical Requirements: • Occupation Safety Haz-Mat Certification • Shipyard Competent Person Certification • Aloft/Climbing / Climbing Shipyard Stairs and Ladders Certification • Working in Confined Spaces Certification • Training and the Ability to Safely Lift and Move Objects of 50 LBS Security and Work Locations: • Work is primarily in San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA but you may travel for extended periods to other shipyards in the USA and to other Navy ports outside the USA • You will work at government facilities. You must be a US Citizenship eligible for clearance. • You must pass a background investigation • You must have a valid driver's license Other Responsibilities: • Work overtime upon management request • Maintain and safeguard company equipment and tools • Maintain and safeguard welding inventory • Organize and schedule welding jobs to an on-time completion Pay range: $35.00 - $45.00 We offer an excellent benefits package including • A competitive salary • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • Paid-time off • Tuition reimbursement • 401k Retirement Plan • Military Reserve pay offset • Paid maternity leave Physical Requirements: • Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time. • Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance. • Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders. • Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis. • Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English. • May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools. • Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. • Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). • See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Possible travel locations include the below but not limited to: • San Diego, CA • Vallejo, CA • Everett, WA • Seattle, WA • Portland, OR • Groton, CT • Mayport, FL • Panama City, FL • Charleston, SC • Pearl Harbor, HI • Portland, OR • Earl, NJ • Guam Overview General: The M.C. Dean, Inc. Maritime Division works at shipyards around the world from our regional offices in San Diego, CA and Chesapeake, VA. Become a key member of our Alteration Installation Teams, supporting C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines. Join the top team on the waterfront, working for unrivaled compensation and benefits. Education and Experience: • High School Diploma or GED • A minimum of three to four years of applicable welding experience • ASNT NDT Level III Certification preferred. • One (1) other relevant technical certification or qualification such as American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Supervisor, AWS Certified Weld Inspector, or other preferred. Skills and Proficiencies: • Read and interpret specifications • Read and understand shipboard installation drawings, blueprints, and job orders • Use a variety of ARC and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as foundations, cable collars, cable/pipe/vent hangers, cable tube penetrations, studs, etc. • Weld in all positions and for all types of metals and alloys in various shapes to include pipes, structural forms, plates, sheet metal, bar stock, machinery and equipment • Weld parts together using gas welding, or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes • Perform thermal cutting and grinding • Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase size of metal parts • Supervisory and leadership skills Safety and Physical Requirements: • Occupation Safety Haz-Mat Certification • Shipyard Competent Person Certification • Aloft/Climbing / Climbing Shipyard Stairs and Ladders Certification • Working in Confined Spaces Certification • Training and the Ability to Safely Lift and Move Objects of 50 LBS Security and Work Locations: • Work is primarily in San Diego, CA and Norfolk, VA but you may travel for extended periods to other shipyards in the USA and to other Navy ports outside the USA • You will work at government facilities. You must be a US Citizenship eligible for clearance. • You must pass a background investigation • You must have a valid driver's license Other Responsibilities: • Work overtime upon management request • Maintain and safeguard company equipment and tools • Maintain and safeguard welding inventory • Organize and schedule welding jobs to an on-time completion Pay range: $35.00 - $45.00 We offer an excellent benefits package including • A competitive salary • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • Paid-time off • Tuition reimbursement • 401k Retirement Plan • Military Reserve pay offset • Paid maternity leave Physical Requirements: • Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time. • Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance. • Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders. • Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis. • Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English. • May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools. • Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. • Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). • See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Possible travel locations include the below but not limited to: • San Diego, CA • Vallejo, CA • Everett, WA • Seattle, WA • Portland, OR • Groton, CT • Mayport, FL • Panama City, FL • Charleston, SC • Pearl Harbor, HI • Portland, OR • Earl, NJ • Guam
See More Details >>Job Description What’s it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. Being a welder at BAE Systems means taking pride in the work you do in helping in the repair and modernization of the U.S. Navy vessels and knowing you make a difference every day. Right now we are looking for a Welder join our Maritime Solutions team in San Diego. Here, you’ll grow your career through training and development opportunities and the support of a knowledgeable team. We are commitment to excellence with the products we make and by providing an environment where our employees feel valued. Enjoy a career where you can feel safe, be rewarded, and proud of the work you do. As a Welder, you will: • Weld structural steel in all positions • Weld stainless steel and carbon steel and possibly other alloys • Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications • Operate and maintain the machines that fabricate and repair metal structures, equipment and machinery • Obtain the following welding certifications (at a minimum): SMAW plate, SMAW Pipe, GTAW Pipe Required Education, Experience, & Skills High School Diploma or GED Requires a minimum of 3 years related experience in craft. Ability to accomplish welding processes aboard vessels and shops. Able to pass a hands-on welding practical test on SMAW, FCAW and GMAW-P (5XXX Aluminum) by way of x-ray NDT. Welding test will consist of full penetration butt weld test plates in three positions each; overhead (4G), vertical (3G) and horizontal position (2G). Full penetration welds 2G and 3G with ceramic backing, 4G with permanent backing. Ability to interpret and understand NAVSEA drawings/blueprints. Able to understand, read and interpret welding symbols based on the requirements of Military Standard 22-D and have working experience with Military Standard 1689, DM 10-623B and CG-47 Crack Repair Manual. Able to use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently. Able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form. Able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals. Able to accurately use tape measure for measurements. Ability to work a variety of shifts as needed (1st shift 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, 2nd shift 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm) Able to obtain DBIDS credential/Government clearance to enter US Navy Vessels. Physical Requirements Able to wear appropriate protective equipment, including respirator. Able to physically perform essential job duties with or without accommodations. Able to work at heights, in confined spaces and have the ability to climb staircases and ladders of varying sizes and grades. Able to carry personal tool bag weighing up to 50 lbs. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Highly skilled and experienced in 5XXX aluminum process, to include Process Control Procedure (PCP) work. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $59800 - $91645 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in San Diego, CA typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 406,930 welders nationwide, with a median weekly wage of $1,019. Trade schools, unions, and specialized training programs provide aspiring welders with the necessary skills and certifications, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $53,000 annually for experienced welders.
