Welder - Philadelphia, PA

Job Description
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Founded and familyowned since 1896 Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial government and maritime projects all backed by stateoftheart resources and a 100 year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team youll join a quickly growing team of energetic skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.


POSITION SUMMARY
Prep layout tack weld finish and repair complex fabrications to work packages in accordance with product specifications production schedule under the guidance of the shop superintendent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and understand work packages drawings and blueprints.
Layout position align and secure parts & assemblies according to specifications by using tape measures straightedges combination squares levels and other various measuring tools.
Perform welding using the GMAW welding processes.
Work within assigned groups to move and position work pieces using overhead cranes.
Operate hand and power tools such as magnetic drills grinders cutting torches and automated welding tractors etc.
Inspect own work assure it meets product specifications shop packages and is compliant before presented to QA.
Inspect equipment to maintain functionality; report any equipment malfunctions.
Set-up and operate machinery to support the fabrication such as punching shearing cutting drilling etc.
Work with others to assist in the fabrication of multi-component fabrications.
Dispatched to other buildings within the Navy yard and possible other job sites at times when requested.
Various shifts may be required including overtime nights and weekends.

EDUCATION:
Required: High school Graduate and proven minimum of 900 hrs. of training from a Post secondary Welding training institution is required.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Welder can demonstrate the required positions per the code for commercial work (Pipe or Structural)
FCAW Plate 3-G and 4-G position (Flux core Arc welding Horizontal and Vertical for all positions Structural)
GMAW Pulse 3-G and 4-G position (Gas Metal Arc Welding Pulse Horizontal and Vertical positions gives them all positions Structural)
GMAW Spray 1-G position (Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Flat position - Spray is limited to Flat and Horizonal Structural)
GTAW Pipe 6-G Purged Gas (Tungsten Arc Welding 6G positions gives the welder all positions including fillets and groove welds Pipe)
Testing:
Testing of the Plate coupons will be to AWS D1.1 plate 5 long open root and back gouge a WPS will be issued. NDT > VT and Bends
Testing of the Pipe coupon will be to ASME Section IX 4 sch 40 SS 6G WPS will be issued. NDT > VT and X-Ray
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses hard hats and hearing protection is required.

Rhoads Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age veteran status and disability.