Welder

CIRCOR Naval Solutions started in 1897 under Warren Pumps®, following a legacy of pump builders in whose origin span over 200 years in the town of Warren. Under CIRCOR Naval Solutions this division is best known for serving the U.S. Navy’s submarine and surface ship programs. The highly engineered and custom-built pumps are made of a wide variety of exotic materials and span an envious range of both centrifugal and positive displacement technologies. Every submarine and aircraft carrier in the U.S. fleet as well as many other U.S. naval vessels depends on the pumps manufactured at Warren.

CIRCOR Portland Valve was organized in 1973, originating in Portland Maine and moved its operations to Warren, Massachusetts at the end of 2011. CIRCOR Portland Valve is a major valve supplier on the Submarine & Destroyer programs. The company’s products include a broad range of specialized valves for various shipboard service

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

Perform diversified arc, SMAW, GTAW and acetylene duties on production, salvage or maintenance parts for both Navy and Commercial product.

Principal Activities

• Produce a variety of high quality welds utilizing GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) welding processes. X-ray quality welds will be required for specific joints, applications, and welder performance qualifications.
• Perform welding using a 2-axis tilt and rotate positioners.
• Perform production and repair welding to castings, forgings, piping, and plate made from a variety of alloys including, but not limited to, Carbon Steel, 70/30 Copper Nickel, Nickel-Copper, Stainless Steel, Inconel, and HY-80.
• Perform welding of a verity of different joint types, including Full Penetration single-bevel joints with backing, or double-bevel joints without backing, Piping and Socket seal, Cladding for corrosion resistance, and Hardfacing for wear resistance.
• Assemble parts and weld joints together with care and safety.
• Perform pre-weld and in-process welding inspections.
• Ability to identify machining discrepancies or welding and casting defects.
• Assist in troubleshooting problems, determining causes, and requesting for repair documentation as needed.
• Verify one’s own work for compliance with the requirements and report any deviations from specifications to management.
• Complete all necessary documentation and work in strict compliance with company and customer procedures and policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company 5-S practices.
• Assist department head as needed.
• Accomplish manufacturing and organization goals by completing tasks as required.

Requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in producing high quality welds in pipe and plate, or training equivalent
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment (or training equivalent).
• Experience welding on U.S. Navy product or vessels would be a plus.
• Successful completion vocational training, or a Welding certification program, or the equivalent in proven experience required (Previous employer certifications).
• Excellent proficiency with GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (stick) welding processes are required.
• Must be attentive to detail
• Ability to read blueprints per AWS A2.4, drawings, and specifications necessary
• Basic reading and math skills required
• U.S. Citizen is required for DOD requirements.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/ Minorities/ Veterans/ Individuals with Disabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Welding: 3 years (Required)
• Welding for US Navy/vessels: 3 years (Preferred)
• GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (stick): 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Welding Certification (Required)

Pay Frequency:

• Weekly

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place