Welder jobs in Norfolk, VA

Welder - Fabrication

Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions is looking for a qualified Welder to assist their fabrication team at its Norfolk, VA Service Center. This position involves working on a team responsible for the manufacture and upkeep of several permanent and mobile specialized water purification systems. Essential Functions/Responsibilities

The Welder Fabricator will fabricate and weld pipe and various metals to support the production and manufacturing of specialized water treatment equipment.

• Welds stainless steel piping using GTAW

• Welds bracing using (predominantly) GTAW, (rarely) SMAW, GMAW and other methods as required

• Fabricates parts to build specialized equipment

• Ensures welds are made to specification

• Reads blueprints to facilitate the building of specialized equipment

• Cuts various materials using saw, torch, plasma and other methods

• Grinds Metals

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED

• Minimum of 2 years of work-related experience with shipping containers and water treatment equipment

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of performing physical acts such as lifting, climbing and manual dexterity

• Must be certified in forklift operation within 90 days of employment

• Must have minimum welding tools-shield, gloves, leathers, basic tools

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pipefitting, fabrication, and operation of drill press, belt sander, band saw, ironworker and bench grinder

• Experience in reading P&IDs

• Welding certification

• Knowledgeable and committed to Environmental, Health & Safety practices

• Knowledge of basic inventory control concepts

• Knowledge of basic quality control concepts

• Excellent communication skills

• Comfortable working across many teams