Structural Welder – Pulse Arc at Hutco Inc

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Welding, Pulse Arc Certification, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GMAW-P, Fillet Welds, Butt Welds, Air Carbon Arc Gouging, OSHA Safety Protocols, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, PPE Use, Weld Qualification Tests, Visual Inspection of Welds, Welders Vision Test

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

HUTCO, INC. Position: Structural Welder – Pulse Arc Job Location: Newport News Hutco Branch: Portsmouth VA Rate of Pay: $45 per hour (perdiem Available for those who qualify) Work Schedule: 40 hours/week – All Shifts Security Clearance: Not Required Position Overview We are seeking highly skilled Structural Welders (Pulse Arc certified) for long-term shipyard work in Newport News, VA. Candidates must have extensive experience with multi-pass welding processes and the ability to pass all position weld tests without training. Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Perform all-position fillet and butt welds using: * SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) * GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) * FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) * GMAW-P (Pulse Arc Welding) * Use oxygen/propane heating torches * Air carbon arc gouging * Follow OSHA safety protocols for confined spaces, fall protection, and PPE use * Work in demanding physical environments (e.g., shipboard, confined spaces, heights, staging) Required Experience & Skills * Minimum 4 years of structural welding experience at NNS or naval shipyards * Skilled in: * All-position welds: 2G, 3G, 4G with SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P * Using fillet and butt weld gauges * Air Carbon Arc Gouging * Must pass: * Visual Inspection of Welds Level I * Welders Vision Test * Carbon Arc Gouging Proficiency * Mandatory: Pass weld qualification tests on-site at Newport News Welding School Mandatory Safety Training & Qualifications Leased Labor Provider must supply proof of completion/documentation for: * Confined Space Training – OSHA 29 CFR 1915 * Hazard Communication – OSHA 29CFR 1915.1200 * Respirator Fit Test & Medical Clearance (MSA Comfo Classic only) * Fall Protection – 4-D Body Harness, Lifelines, Beam Clamps (ANSI Z359.1 compliant) * Audiometric Testing & Hexavalent Chromium Clearance * Coveralls – Flame Resistant with long sleeves * Welding Shield Leather Bib and Full Jacket Required PPE (Provided by Supplier) * White Hard Hat (with company name and worker’s last name) * ANSI Z87 Safety Glasses with side shields * 8” steel-toe safety boots or leather shoes with spats * Bilsom Leightning L1N Muff-Style Hearing Protection * MSA Comfo Classic Respirator * Flame-resistant coveralls and full welding jacket * Welding shield leather bib Special Requirement ✅ All candidates must pass the Pulse Arc weld test before assignment. ❗ No training provided prior to testing — must be test-ready. Benefits Hutco Inc. offers limited benefit coverage through Essential Staff Care. The hotel is advanced for the first two weeks (loan). Available plans include: * Medical / Prescription * Dental * Vision * Short-Term Disability * Term Life * Accidental Death & Dismemberment To Apply CONTACT HUTCO TODAY! 📍 Apply in person or online at our Portsmouth Branch: 728 High Street, Suite 200 Portsmouth, VA 23704 📧 Email resumes to: nnrecruiter@hutcoinc.com 📞 Call us at: (757) 223-7680 Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). #HUTCOSP

Responsibilities

Perform all-position fillet and butt welds using various welding techniques. Follow safety protocols and work in demanding physical environments.