1St Class Structural Welder I

Jerry Pittman is hiring 1st Class Structural Welders in Pascagoula, MS.

Rate: $38/hour, per diem $137.52/day for those that qualify at 75+ miles away

Must pass a hair follicle drug screen test.

Must be US resident or US citizen to apply.

Must pass hands on skills assessment.

Must pass background check (no felonies in past 7 years).

1st Class Description: Responsible for the joining together of different types of metal materials with a variety of welding processes; the most basic of which are, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) also known as "stick welding” and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) also known as “wire welding.” The shipyard environment is an around-the-clock manufacturing setting. Shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, in confined spaces, in different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with almost every position in the shipyard, a Welder may be required to work either day or night depending upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Welders must work safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards. Must have the ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G), and overhead (4G) positions. 1st Class has a minimum of 3 Yrs. Welding experience in FCAW and SMAW

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Assembly line
• Construction site

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US citizen or US permanent resident?
• Are you able to pass a hair follicle drug screen?
• Are you able to travel here for a skills assessment?
• Have you ever worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS, before in any capacity?

Experience:

• Flux Core and Stick: 4 years (Required)
• Shipbuilding: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person