Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group is currently seeking a full-time Welder III in National City, CA.

Position Summary :

Performs various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems.

Selects proper materials and requirements to perform welding functions. Fabricates and installs fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Reports to the Resource Manager. Once assigned to a project, reports directly to the project Foreman in the performance of his / her responsibilities.

In the absence of the Foreman, he / she will report to an individual designated by the Foreman.

• Strictly adheres to corporate, federal, state and local safety regulations prior to setting up or operating any machinery.
• Ensures that all Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded.
• Reads and understands Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group PPE Policy.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of the machine shop equipment prior to commencing the operation.
• Laysout material prior to performing machining operations to prevent possible errors.
• Machines parts to close tolerances ensuring finish requirements of the drawings are achieved.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices; turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
• Returns tools / equipment to proper location and reports any lost, missing, stolen or damaged items to the Tool Room Attendant in accordance with Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Instructions.
• Qualifies as a Welder in accordance with Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Instructions.
• Ensures that all requirements of the Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and / or other guidance given by management.
• Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; QA packages steps, RECs, CWPs, FWPs, TGIs etc.) required completing the production operations.
• Notifies Foreman of any unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e.; repair, modification, etc.).
• Reads and understands advanced welding terminology, blueprints, drawings and schematics to plan installation, modification or repair prior to commencing the process.
• Selects welding filler materials, joint design, proper heat ranges and most effective or required welding process / procedure to ensure quality welding operations IAW TWD.
• Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Level I material controls in accordance with Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Instructions.
• Expertly performs all tasks required as a Welder.
• Provides mentoring to junior craftsman.
• Produces quality welds, including pipe, in difficult or adverse conditions and is proficient in multiple welding procedures / procedures.
• Performs work outside of trade if necessary.

Required Qualifications :

• 5 years’ experience as a welder.
• High School / GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and / or military and / or civilian experience with welding operations in a repair department or shipyard or fabrication shop.
• Qualifies as a Welder / Workmanship Inspector in accordance with Epsilon Systems -Mission Readiness Group Work Instructions and welding procedures.
• Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, adjustment, and operation of various welding equipment and hand tools used in the trade.
• Must be qualified in a minimum of 15 welding / brazing processes to include flux core welding.
• Must be able to obtain / maintain access to military and government installations and private shipyards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

ADA Notations :

• Frequent standing, sitting, crawling, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms.
• Regular communication (hearing / speaking).
• Occasional lifting up to 50+ pounds.
• Noise conditions range from very quiet to very noisy.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full time Welder II in San Diego, CA .

Summary : This position welds metal components together to design specifications or repair products, such as machine parts, shipboard equipment, according to layouts, blueprints or work orders, using SWRMC approved welding and brazing procedures with a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides welding support certified in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) and Gas Metal Arc Welding Pulse (GMAW-P) using 5356 filler wire.
• Uses hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ignites torches or starts power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
• Clamps, holds, tack-welds, heat-bends, grinds or bolts component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Detects faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, carbon arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, submerged arc welding and pipe welding.
• Ensures shop safety and housekeeping are followed
• Ensures all materials and equipment are properly and safely stored, protected, and maintained
• Reports the status and progress of all work to the government supervisor
• Alerts the government supervisor of the causes of work delays
• Monitors the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
• Examines work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straight edges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognizes, set ups, and operates hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
• Performs welding methods using a mirror.

Required Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years work related experience
• Minimum 2 years specific experience as a qualified production welder
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS badge
• Ability to communicate verbally and electronically
• Ability to read schematics, follow detailed instructions and be self-motivated
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed oral and written instructions, schematics or drawings and to conduct activities in a safe manner
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Ability to qualify to SWRMC approved welding and brazing procedures
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedure appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of Qualify Craftsman 301 for civilians
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

Preferred Qualifications :

• Production welder experience while in the Navy or working as a civilian production welder supporting Navy ship repair or new construction
• Completion of a formal course of vocational or Navy welding training and certification

ADA Notifications :

• Frequent standing, sitting, crawling, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Noise conditions range from very quiet to very noisy
• Manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp, manipulate, assemble small objects

Payrate : $18-28 / HR

Job Description

Gap plate test in G2 through G4 positions.

Welders must show they can confidently set up welding rigs.

Flux core test, core pass and layers.

Must show they can start and stop weld path.

Must take a ceramic back tape test and weld simulation.

Fillet welds in G2 to G4 as well as a water tight collar with a tight radius.

Applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials.

Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts or work orders.

Lays out and marks points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.

Positions pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.

May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.

Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Location : San Diego, CA, US

Company : Standard Inspection Services

Additional Locations : Bremerton, WA, US

Level of Experience : Level II

Reports to : Foreman

Non-Exempt

Summary / Objective : Pipe Welders II join pipes. valves and fitting components as specified by layout, prints, diagrams, work orders, or verbal instructions, using hand and powered hand tools, and welding equipment.

They must be familiar with OSHA requirements for safety and hot work onboard naval vessels.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Successfully completion pipe welding qualification requirements using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) in the restricted 6G position on ferrous and nonferrous materials.
• Setup and adjust various welding equipment and associated accessories.
• Ability to interpret welding symbols-based on the AWS Welding Symbols.
• Familiarity with the workmanship requirements of the following :
• MIL-STD-22, Welded Joint Design,
• S9074-AR-GIB-010 278, Requirements for Fabrication Welding and Inspection, and Casting Inspection and Repair for Machinery, Piping, and Pressure Vessels
• MIL-STD-1689A, Fabrication, Welding, and Inspection of Ships Structure.
• Ability to visually inspect fillet using a fillet weld gauge and butt or groove welds for acceptance.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience Required :

• Must be 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed a structured welding program.
• Must have a valid California driver's license.
• Must possess basic skills (reading, writing and mathematical skills).

Preferred :

• A plus, previous experience in a ship repair environment.
• Understand the Naval Ship Repair requirements and working environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work : This is a full-time position requires 40+ hours of work per week. M-F 0600 - 1430 (or as otherwise assigned by Project Manager) with pre-scheduled overtime as needed.

Work Environment : This job operates in a shipyard work environment.

Travel : This position does require ability to travel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be available to work at heights, confined spaces and have ability to climb staircases and ladders of varying sizes.

May involve carrying objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching, and walking.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance (if applicable)

• Eligibility to work in the US.
• Obtaining DBIDS level security clearance.
• OSHA 10 Maritime

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP / EEO Statement

Standard Inspection Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer : minority / female / disability / veteran / sexual orientation, encouraging diversity in the workplace and a drug-free workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment

Use and experience of Hand tools

Help maintain a clean room environment

Skills

Versatile in all aspects of fabrication : railing systems, shade structures, staircases, signage, sculpture, architectural details, and furniture

Versed in cutting; capable of safely using a band saw, cold saw, and shear

Fluent in sheet metal forming; capable of using a shear, punch press, press brake, notcher

Read prints, layouts, shear, notch, punch & form sheet metal components (standard box fabrication)

Qualification Requirements

Valid California Driver’s License

Must speak English

Read and work from shop drawings and hand sketches

Capable of transporting, lifting, handling, and installing work

Job Type

Part Time with potential to become Full-Time

There will be a weld test prior to an interview. Please bring your welding helmet, gloves, and measuring tape. You will be denied the test without these.

We are interested in seeing your welding skills as a means of qualifying, but this opening is for a fabricator of custom details.