HUTCO, INC. Position: Structural Welder – Pulse Arc Job Location: Newport News, VA Hutco Branch: Portsmouth Rate of Pay: $45.00 per hour, plus per diem for those who qualify Work Schedule: 40 hours per week – All Shifts Security Clearance: Not Required DESCRIPTION Hutco, Inc. is currently seeking experienced Structural Welders – Pulse Arc for long-term shipbuilding work in Newport News, Virginia. Qualified candidates must have extensive structural welding experience in a naval shipyard environment and be proficient in multi-pass welding processes. Candidates must be prepared to successfully complete all required weld qualification tests without additional training prior to testing. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Perform all-position structural fillet and butt-welding using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P (Pulse Arc). • Perform welds in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions using applicable welding processes. • Perform multi-pass structural welds to required shipbuilding specifications. • Use fillet and butt weld gauges to verify completed welds. • Perform air carbon arc gouging. • Operate oxygen/propane heating torches. • Prepare weld joints and surfaces for structural welding operations. • Perform structural welding in shipboard and industrial environments. • Work safely in confined spaces, at heights, on staging, and in other physically demanding shipyard environments. • Follow applicable OSHA requirements and Newport News Shipbuilding safety procedures. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at Newport News Shipbuilding or naval shipyards. • Must have demonstrated experience with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P/Pulse Arc welding processes. • Must be proficient performing structural welds in multiple positions, including 2G, 3G, and 4G. • Must have experience using fillet and butt weld gauges. • Must have experience performing air carbon arc gouging. • Must be able to pass required weld qualification testing at the Newport News Welding School. • Must be able to pass Visual Inspection of Welds Level I requirements. • Must pass the required Welder Vision Test. • Must demonstrate Carbon Arc Gouging proficiency. • Candidates must arrive test-ready. No welding training is provided prior to qualification testing. SAFETY & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be able to meet applicable shipyard safety, medical, and PPE requirements, including: • Confined Space Training – OSHA 29 CFR 1915 • Hazard Communication – OSHA requirements applicable to shipyard operations • Respirator fit testing and medical clearance • Fall Protection / Body Harness requirements • Audiometric testing • Hexavalent Chromium clearance • Required flame-resistant clothing and welding protection • Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, on staging, and in varying environmental conditions REQUIRED PPE Required PPE may include: • White hard hat • ANSI Z87-compliant safety glasses with side shields • 8-inch steel-toe safety boots or approved leather footwear with spats • Bilsom Leightning L1N muff-style hearing protection • MSA Comfo Classic respirator • Flame-resistant coveralls • Full welding jacket • Welding shield leather bib WELD TEST REQUIREMENT All candidates must successfully pass the required Pulse Arc weld qualification test before assignment. Candidates should have recent hands-on Pulse Arc/GMAW-P experience and be prepared to test without additional welding instruction. BENEFITS A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco, Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care. Available plans include: • Medical / Prescription • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Short Term Disability • Term Life Benefits • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit Hotel accommodations may be advanced for the first two weeks as a loan, where applicable. CONTACT HUTCO TODAY! Apply online or contact the Hutco Portsmouth Branch: 728 High Street, Suite 200 Portsmouth, VA 23704 Call: 757-223-7680 / 757-775-4448 Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). #HUTCOSP