Welder I

Welding of various pre-fitted assemblies for Columbia-class submarines, Virginia-class submarines, Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers, and associated fixtures. Work is performed in accordance with NAVSEA and/or AWS D1.1 specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Weld proficiently in all positions with minimal defects.
• Determine the correct equipment to use and method based on the requirements.
• Basic welding machine setup and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols.
• Basic knowledge of grinding, gouging, and weld repair.
• Ability to always stay focused and on-task.
• Complete jobs within budget and timeline.
• Accept constructive criticism, apply lessons learned, and consistently show improvement in all areas.
• Familiar and complies with all safety requirements and protocols for working in a hazardous environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, quality manuals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management and customer's top management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis, etc.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Welding Certification from an accredited weld training program or Technical program preferred.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, occasionally stoop, kneel and/or climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Ability to identify colors and make fine visual discrimination; ability to make fine judgment of texture. Ability to remember verbal and written instructions over a period of a few minutes to several days.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area.
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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily/meeting expectations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Successful completion of 7 weld tests: FCAW (2G, 3G, and 4G); GWAW-Pulsed (2G, 3G, and 4G); GMAW-Spray (2G
• Successful completion of Pegasus Welder Workmanship Training (WWT).
• Successful completion of Pegasus Welder I Performance Qualification Standards within 90 days of hire.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED. Successful completion of an accredited trade school welding program or equivalent; or 2-years demonstrated practical AWS D1.1 welding experience; or a comparable combination of education and experience.