Welding Project Lead

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Welding Project Leader 2's for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

This job requires a high school graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum of eight years production welding experience.

A candidate must have knowledge of ship construction methods, welding processes and equipment, and applicable welding and quality procedures.

In addition, a candidate must have excellent communication skills.

Required PPE:

Steel or composite toes shoes or boots (must cover the ankle) Hard hat (fiberglass is what we use due to support hot work production areas) Ear muffs Safety glasses (ANSI approved, side shields if prescription) Recommend the following since he will be supporting production areas with hot work:

Long sleeve cotton shirt

Cotton pants in good condition (no holes) Gloves

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Expedites the implementation of productivity and quality improvements in welding operations.

Coordinates assigned projects from initiation through implementation, which may require initiation and coordination of equipment purchases/testing/modification, training program development, design changes, etc.

Provides technical and hands-on assistance to Trades personnel in the implementation of automatic systems and new materials introductions.

Assists in job planning, equipment set-up and the troubleshooting of problems incurred during implementation.

May coordinate and expedite the movement of needed equipment and materials, and provision of required services.

May function as a liaison between the Trades and other Company functions, such as Welding Engineering, Design, etc., to coordinate the resolution of technical problems.

Serves as liaison and helps facilitate communication between Engineers and Production team.

Inspects weld quality of production team.

Evaluates welding processes and advises production team and engineers on areas of improvement such as: Efficiency, Quality, Safety, Technique, Monitoring consumables.

Tracking Quality Metrics. Responsible for notifying Engineer of quality concerns.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

An NNS Apprentice graduate and experience in the operation of automatic welding processes is preferred.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High school diploma is required.

School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

5/40 workweek. 6:00AM-2:30PM.

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