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Trident Maritime Systems,

Welder- Class A

Newport News, VA · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with ...

Trident Maritime Systems

Class A Welders

Newport News, VA

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with ...

Trident Maritime Systems

Welder- Class A

Newport News, VA

$17 - $22.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with ...

Trident Maritime Systems

Welder- Class A

Newport News, VA

$17 - $22.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with ...

Trident Maritime Systems

Welder- Class B

Newport News, VA

$17 - $22.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring consistent weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in shop ...

TRIDENT MARITIME SYSTEMS

Class A Welders

Newport News, VA

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with ...

Big Top Manufacturing, LLC

Welder I

Perry, FL · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

Must successfully complete Big Top welding test. * Ability to follow company safety procedures and processes. Education & Experience: * High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. * Two years ...

Big Top Manufacturing

Welder I

Perry, FL · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

Must successfully complete Big Top welding test. * Ability to follow company safety procedures and processes. Education & Experience: * High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. * Two years ...

Trident Maritime Systems

Class B Welders

Newport News, VA

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring consistent weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in shop ...

Trident Maritime Systems

Welder- Class B

Newport News, VA

$17 - $22.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring consistent weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in shop ...

Trident Maritime Systems,

Welder- Class B

Newport News, VA · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring consistent weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in shop ...

TRIDENT MARITIME SYSTEMS

Class B Welders

Newport News, VA

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring consistent weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in shop ...

Red Dog Welding co.

Welding Foreman

Austin, TX

$63K/yr

Join us in our mission to deliver top-notch welding services while fostering a collaborative work environment. With a competitive salary of $63,000, this is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated ...

Red Dog Welding Co.

Welding Foreman

Austin, TX · On-site

$63K/yr

Join us in our mission to deliver top-notch welding services while fostering a collaborative work environment. With a competitive salary of $63,000, this is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated ...

Western Welding Academy

Welding Instructor

Gillette, WY · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Lead by example with top-notch welding techniques, safety practices, and professionalism. * Deliver instruction in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, both in the classroom and shop. * Mentor students ...

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Welder- Class A

Welder- Class A

Trident Maritime Systems,

Newport News, VA • On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Trident Maritime Systems rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

TITLE: Production Welder (Shop) – Class A

Classification: Hourly


REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor/Foreman

POSITION SUMMARY

Trident Maritime Systems is seeking a highly skilled Production Welder (Shop) – Class A to support fabrication operations in a controlled shop environment. This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with extensive experience in shop-based production welding, capable of performing FCAW (Flux Core), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) welding at a high level with little to no supervision. This position requires the ability to consistently produce high-quality, multi-pass welds, handle more complex weldments, and meet or exceed quality standards with minimal to no rework.

This role is suited for individuals who demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship, strong productivity, and the ability to maintain consistent output in a fast-paced production environment while supporting team development and setting a strong example of workmanship and professionalism.

RESPONSIBILITIES / AUTHORITIES

  • Perform FCAW (Flux Core), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) welding on a variety of materials in a shop environment
  • Execute table-top fabrication and welding in a controlled production setting.
  • Consistently produce high-quality welds that meet or exceed quality standards with minimal to no rework
  • Perform multi-pass welds on both standard and complex weldments with proper bead placement and sequencing
  • Maintain first-time quality standards and support overall shop efficiency
  • Perform grinding, cleaning, and finishing of welds to meet production and quality expectations
  • Interpret and execute work instructions, blueprints, and weld symbols with minimal supervision
  • Maintain productivity levels to meet or exceed daily and weekly production goals
  • Assist with fit-up tasks and support workflow as needed
  • Support team development by sharing knowledge, assisting less experienced welders, and promoting quality and productivity standards
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
  • Comply with all company safety, quality, and operational procedures

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Required:

  • 8+ years of welding experience
  • 2+ years of shop-based welding experience (fabrication shop preferred)
  • Minimum of five (5) welding certifications across multiple welding processes
  • Must be proficient in FCAW (Flux Core) and GMAW (MIG) welding processes
  • Advanced GTAW (TIG) welding capability required, including work on carbon steel and stainless steel
  • Experience welding additional materials such as copper-nickel and aluminum is highly desirable and may be required based on production needs
  • Ability to consistently produce high-quality, multi-pass welds with minimal to no rework
  • Ability to perform welding operations with little to no supervision while maintaining production efficiency and quality standards
  • Strong understanding of weld quality standards, bead profile, and proper technique
  • Must be able to pass company-required welding tests (MIL-SPEC / NAVSEA standards as applicable)
  • Strong work ethic and ability to perform in a production-focused environment
  • Ability to support team development and work effectively within a team environment
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and weld symbols

Preferred:

  • Basic fit-up knowledge and ability to assist with fabrication tasks
  • Experience with stainless steel or copper-nickel MIG welding
  • Exposure to TIG welding (limited application)
  • Previous experience in a production fabrication shop environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Work is performed in a controlled shop environment (not field or shipboard work)
  • Welding is primarily performed at tables and fixtures (table-top welding) in seated or standing positions
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks
  • Ability to perform repetitive welding tasks in consistent and varying work positions throughout the shift
  • Ability to lift to 50 lbs. as required
  • Must be able to safely operate welding equipment, grinders, and related tools
  • Exposure to typical shop conditions including noise, heat, and welding fumes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. Teammates are occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include but are not limited to the following:

  1. Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
  2. Perform prolonged standing.
  3. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
  4. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
  5. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.
  6. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
  7. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding.)
  8. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
  9. Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check
  • Must comply with all company safety, quality, and operational procedures
  • Must be able to work overtime as required to meet production demands
  • Must consistently demonstrate high levels of reliability, productivity, and craftsmanship in a production environment
  • Must be willing to support team development, assist less experienced welders, and promote quality and efficiency standards within the shop


LIASES WITH: Trade Supervisors, Foremen, and Managers when needed.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.


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