Salary Range: $22.00 – $28.00/hour

Job Description: QED Systems, Inc., a ship repair company, has an opening for a Marine Welder/Brazier. The individual will report directly to the Project Supervisor who is leading a team of tradesmen installing Ship Alterations on U.S Navy ships.

Job Requirements/skill sets:

• Minimum of 5 years of shipyard Welding or Brazing experience.
• The candidate must have a current or prior NAVSEA, ABS, or AWS certification in at least two welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, or GTAW) and two base metals (OSS, HY, SS, AL, or CuNi).
• The candidate must pass a welding practical test and workmanship written exam which will be administered prior to hire.
• The candidate must be able to interpret NAVSEA technical drawings and understand welding symbols on drawings.
• Must be able to carry heavy equipment up to 50 pounds, such as welding machines, gas bottles, and fire extinguishers.
• Must have experience using hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery.
• Experience with a plasma cutter is a plus.
• Must be able to work aboard ships and under industrial repair conditions, work in confined spaces, climb vertical & inclined ladders, and follow safety regulations.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as eye protection, hard hat, hearing protection, and safety shoes.
• Must provide own set of welder’s personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Will be required to follow instructions of supervisors, such as clean welds, clean work areas, and to perform other duties as assigned by their Supervisor.

Education Requirements: Candidate shall have a high school diploma/GED.

Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access:  U.S. citizenship required.  Must be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.  Must have a government issued ID card (such as a REAL ID or a U.S. passport or passport card).

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 insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Job Contact information:

Paula Carrier

Email: pcarrier@qedsysinc.com
Phone Number: 858-987-5830 Ext 6336

EOE, including disability/vets: QED is an equal opportunity employer.