MARINE WELDER

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description : QED Systems, an established marine engineering, planning, and ship modernization firm, is seeking qualified individuals experienced in marine mechanical applications. The candidate must be able to comply with all applicable safety regulations, work under industrial repair conditions, work in confined spaces, and climb vertical / inclined ladders. Candidate must be able to join metal components together through the process of welding or brazing in both shop and shipboard environments, lay out work to be accomplished, select materials required to accomplish removals / installations / repairs / alterations, and cut / burn / grind surfaces (as directed).

Job Requirements / skill sets : Experienced (5+ years) Marine Welder with a complete understanding of production processes and specialty trades functions and tools.

• The candidate must have experience and successfully demonstrate the skills and ability to certify to QED Weld Procedures for at least two metals (OSS, HY, SS, AL, or CuNi).
• The candidate must have experience in at least two welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, or GTAW).
• The candidate must also be able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints or technical drawings and understand associated welding symbols.
• The candidate must have prior NAVSEA, ABS, or AWS certification as a welder.
• All applicants must provide a resume, be eligible for a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential.

Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight will be determined by the specific job but no less than 30 pounds.

Credit given for U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard experience. Some travel is possible.

Other Duties as assigned.

Education Requirements : High School Diploma required . Military technical school(s) desirable.

Security Clearance / Naval Facility Access : U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits such as : Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short / Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.

EOE, including disability / vets