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United Support Services, Inc., founded in 2003, is an innovative engineering and technology business headquartered in San Diego, CA. We have an exciting new opportunity and are currently looking for an experienced Marine Welder to provide support to U.S. Navy vessels in the Hampton Roads, VA area. This position offers a competitive salary and unique opportunity to perform various shipboard duties. Military Veterans highly encouraged to apply!
Duties and Responsibilities
• Weld metal components to fabricate or repair barge structures, equipment, fixtures, railings, ladders, and related shipboard components using arc and gas welding equipment.
• Perform gas welding, brazing, and a variety of arc welding processes to complete fabrication and repair assignments.
• Perform related tasks including thermal cutting, grinding, brazing, soldering, flame cutting, surface hardening, annealing, and metal spraying.
• Repair broken or cracked metal components, fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts as required.
• Apply knowledge of welding standards and welding characteristics of metals and alloys including steel, aluminum, nickel, brass, copper, bronze, magnesium, beryllium, and titanium.
• Weld metal parts and structures of varying sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, including thin sheet metal and heavy stainless-steel plating requiring multiple welding passes.
• Perform complete penetration and fusion welds in difficult-to-access locations.
• Devise and utilize special jigs and fixtures to hold parts during welding operations as needed.
• Utilize techniques such as preheating, heat sinks, and stress relieving to maintain dimensions and prevent distortion or damage to welded materials.
• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment, flame-cutting equipment, brazing and soldering equipment, and welding machines.
• Operate metal shaping, straightening, and bending machines.
• Utilize hand tools, portable power tools, and manually operated machine tools in support of welding operations.
• Perform shaping, bending, fabricating, fitting, and assembly techniques associated with shipboard repair work.
• Utilize rigging and hoisting equipment safely and effectively.
• Respond to urgent calls outside of regular working hours as required by contract obligations.
• Employees are expected to provide their own customary trade hand-tools necessary to perform their job duties, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, including tasks outside of their primary trade, when required to support operational needs. Such assignments may be temporary or may continue for an extended period of time.

Required Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of welding experience required.
• Messing & Berthing Barge Experience preferred.
• Experience with shipboard or industrial welding operations preferred.
• Knowledge of welding standards, procedures, and metal fabrication techniques.
• Experience using welding, cutting, grinding, and metal shaping equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain military base access credentials and security clearance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with rigging and hoisting operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of shipboard safety procedures and confined space operations.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to pass a weld certification course.
• Must have Security Clearance.
• Must have Drivers License.
ADA Notations:
The physical job requirement involves, but is not limited to, walking, reaching, bending-over, concentration in the presence of noise, lifting items up to 50 lbs., and traversing narrow passageways, climbing ladders/stairs, and operating in confined spaces onboard naval vessels, barges, and in buildings.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
United Support Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.