Tig Pipewelder

Clearance Level
None
Category
SCA
Location
Chesapeake, Virginia
Onsite Workplace
Key Skills For Success

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Welding

REQ#: RQ146199
Requisition Type: Pipeline
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be welding/fitting in accordance with GMAW, SMAW, and CUNI TIG welding procedures needed to repair, modify, and install various structures, foundations and piping systems associated with Shipboard Systems Installations.
Must be able to transport welding machine and leads to various locations on board ship.
The candidate must be able to perform with little or no supervision.

Candidate must be able to provide current certifications or be familiar with and/or able to certify to NAVSEA/ABS welding requirements and MILSTD 1689A and 248.
The applicant shall be certified for all of the following welding processes: (a) Shielded Metal Arc Welding; (b) Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG).

Requirements should include, but are not limited to the following: At least one (1) year of the applicant's experience shall be recent experience (within the last 4 years) shipboard, in shipyard, or other industrial environment. Experience should be specific to the applicant's specialty and encompass equipment preparation and review
The applicant shall have served an apprenticeship as a welder or the equivalent and must be a journeyman welder with at least two years experience in the welding of some of the following materials on ships: (a) HY80/100; (b) Aluminum Alloys 5086, 5456; (c) Carbon Steel.
Must have an in-depth knowledge of blueprint and standard shipboard installation drawings and associated fitting and fabrication skills.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED.

Must be US Citizen.

Applicant needs to be able to obtain DBIDS and access to various shipyards and bases.

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GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

1 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

About Our Work

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

COVID-19 Vaccination

GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on customer site requirements.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.