Secret Cleared Welder

Location: Kings Bay, GA
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Clearance: Secret
Pay Rate: $43/hr

Welder Tasks
- Perform structural welding of deck structures, support braces, foundations, or hangers using one of a number of processes such as shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) onboard submarines, in buildings and in the field.
- Prepare finished welds by hand grinding or burring to meet visual acceptance standards.
- Set up and operate stud welding equipment as needed onboard submarines and in the shop.
- Install hot work protection and/or build weld containments for fire prevention.
- Perform firewatch duties during welding operations.
Welder Skill Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience welding in a heavy industrial work environment such as ship building, power plant construction, commercial building construction or bridge construction.
- Qualified per Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 with the following elements:
- Welder Qualification record verifying tests performed in three positions. Alternatively, the welder tests may be performed in the 6G position (from TP-248) provided the test is performed using a singular weld process. No dual process qualifications will be accepted. The welder qualification test record shall include at least the following information:
o Welder Identification (Full Name at a minimum)
o Date of test
o Qualification Test thickness - test assembly thickness .375” or higher
o Qualification test process (SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW as applicable)
o Qualification test position (2G, 3G, 4G, or 6G)
o Qualification test base material type
o Qualification test filler material type and size
o Qualification test results
o Certifying signature (fabricator, test administrator or quality assurance officer attesting to test conditions and results)
- The welder qualification test shall be performed as follows:
o The qualification testing shall have been performed with an approved Butt weld joint design from MIL-STD 22
o The filler material to be used during testing shall be MIL-9018-M, 10018M, 10718M, 11018M, 12018M or 14018M for the SMAW process
o The filler material to be used during testing shall be MIL-100S-1, 100S-2, 120S-1, or 140S-2 for the GTAW or GMAW process.
o The Qualification Test shall be evaluated IAW with the requirements contained in S9074-A-GIB018/248 (performed IAW T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, (TP 271) evaluated to class 1 requirements of MIL-STD 2035). Qualification tests shall be evaluated visually and by Radiography, ultrasonically, or by bend testing.
o The qualification shall have been maintained by actual use of the welding process quarterly (evidence of maintenance for process use shall be maintained for the current and preceding quarter)
o Jaeger J-1 or equivalent Annual Vision certification (glasses or no glasses)
- Undergo training to self-identify and correct poor workmanship. This training is a 40-hour course that includes a written and practical examination. A grade of 80% or better is required on each to be considered passing.
- Trained, qualified fit to wear respiratory protection devices IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 (Subpart I).
Welder Technical Standards
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 51B, 2014 Edition - Standard for Fire Prevention during Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work.
- ANSI/ASC Z49.1-2005 - Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
- NAVSEA S9086-CH-STM-010, Chapter 074 - Welding and Allied Processes
- Compressed Gas Association (CGA) SB-11 - Use of Rubber Welding Hose
- NAVSEA Tech Pub S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248
- NAVSEA Tech Pub S9074·AR-GIB-010/278
- NAVSEA Tech Pub T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688
- 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection
Required Welder Skill Training
- Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Safety for Non-electrical workers
- Layout Procedures
- Set-up & Use of Hot Work Containments
- Stud-shooting techniques
- Selecting and Wearing Respirators
Work Location: In person