Welding Specialist
Company
Department of the Navy - Agency Wide
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
Via
Lensa
Job Description
Summary
Join the proud team supporting the Department of the Navy as a WELDER. This role involves working at various Navy installations including the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor, and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Your skills are crucial to ensuring the strength and integrity of our nation's naval capabilities.
Duties
As a Welder, your responsibilities will include:
• Identifying and associating metals, alloys, and filler metals by their color codes and standard markings.
• Producing welds that meet acceptance standards for NDT, strength, and pressure tests.
• Utilizing test methods to determine the composition of metals and alloys.
• Inspecting completed welding projects for quality and compliance.
• Operating various welding machines and processes to weld piping parts and structures.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must pass a suitability assessment for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees will be required to pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position may be part of a bargaining unit.
• A pre-appointment physical examination may be required.
• You must obtain and maintain a security clearance for this role.
• This is a Drug Testing position, and successful completion of a drug test is mandatory.
• This position requires personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of your shifts.
• Work may occur in environments with harmful physical and chemical agents.
• This role may involve exposure to high noise levels and require travel to various domestic and international locations.
• Be prepared for potentially uncommon work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
While specific experience length is not a strict requirement, you must demonstrate through your experience and training that you possess the necessary skills to perform effectively in this position. A minimum score on the screening element related to your ability to work independently is necessary for eligibility.
Education
No formal education qualifications are required for this position.
Additional Information
Salary varies by location and is subject to annual reviews based on local wage surveys.
Benefits
Working for the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family through various career stages.
Join the proud team supporting the Department of the Navy as a WELDER. This role involves working at various Navy installations including the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor, and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Your skills are crucial to ensuring the strength and integrity of our nation's naval capabilities.
Duties
As a Welder, your responsibilities will include:
• Identifying and associating metals, alloys, and filler metals by their color codes and standard markings.
• Producing welds that meet acceptance standards for NDT, strength, and pressure tests.
• Utilizing test methods to determine the composition of metals and alloys.
• Inspecting completed welding projects for quality and compliance.
• Operating various welding machines and processes to weld piping parts and structures.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must pass a suitability assessment for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees will be required to pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position may be part of a bargaining unit.
• A pre-appointment physical examination may be required.
• You must obtain and maintain a security clearance for this role.
• This is a Drug Testing position, and successful completion of a drug test is mandatory.
• This position requires personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of your shifts.
• Work may occur in environments with harmful physical and chemical agents.
• This role may involve exposure to high noise levels and require travel to various domestic and international locations.
• Be prepared for potentially uncommon work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
While specific experience length is not a strict requirement, you must demonstrate through your experience and training that you possess the necessary skills to perform effectively in this position. A minimum score on the screening element related to your ability to work independently is necessary for eligibility.
Education
No formal education qualifications are required for this position.
Additional Information
Salary varies by location and is subject to annual reviews based on local wage surveys.
Benefits
Working for the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family through various career stages.
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