Orbital Welder Combination Welder

RQ Construction, LLC • Norfolk, VA • 1d ago

1530 Gilbert St, Norfolk, VA 23511, USA | Hourly | 48.20-50.00 per hour base $30.77 + fringe $17.43 | Full Time

| Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We have a national and international presence spanning coast to coast, including projects at Naval Station Norfolk. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

We are looking to hire a skilled Orbital/Combination Welder with expertise in High Purity Pipe to join our Mechanical team for ongoing work at Naval Station Norfolk, VA. All work is to be performed on the military base and is paid the required Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, specific to the Naval Station Norfolk military base. Our Orbital/Combination Welder will be responsible for using hand-welding, and flame cutting to weld or join metal components. This position will require the ability to pass groove-weld qualification tests in all positions for multiple materials and processes using both Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) as well as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) as necessary. All work is completed on an active construction site, and in accordance with relevant codes. Work involves technical application of Orbital welding principles with expertise in High Purity Pipe. This is all to be done using the appropriate equipment and implementing the required safety practices in support of RQ's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Pay: $48.20-50.00ph

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or GED is the preferred minimum formal education for this position. Should be supplemented by completion of a Union, private (in-house), military, or trade school apprenticeship program that includes theory and on-the-job

5 to 8 years(or equivalent) field or trade work experience as an Orbital and/or Combination Welder in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting is required; government, military, or large commercial construction experience.

Experience working with High Purity Pipe.

Candidates must be able to pass 6G GTAW & SMAW test before being hired. 2 inch High Purity Orbital Weld.

CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications required (training can be provided)

Specific training or certificates in the following preferred, training can be provided:

Trenching and shoring training

Fall protection

Confined space training

Forklift/Manlift training and certificate

Power actuated tools training and certificate

Lockout/Tagout training

Scissor lift/boom lift certificate

EM-385

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

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