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Required Skills:

1.Multi-pass. All position fillet and butt welds using the following processes: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) and GMAW-P (Pulse Arc Welding).

2. Heating - Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch. 3. Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, staging, etc.). 4. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry. 5. Air Carbon Arc Gouging. 6. Ability to properly use fillet and butt weld gauges. Welding Qualification: All Welders will be required to pass all position, Multi-pass Butt Weld, Welder Qualification Tests prior to reporting for the first day of productive work. These tests will be in accordance with MIL-STD-248D Paragraph 5.3.3 and the following: A. All position (Horizontal (2G), Vertical (3G), and Overhead (4G)) SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) process. B. All position (Horizontal (2G), Vertical (3G), and Overhead (4G)) FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) process. C. Horizontal (2G) position GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) process. D. All position (Horizontal (2G), Vertical (3G), and Overhead (4G)) GMAW-P (Pulse Arc Welding) process. E. Air Carbon Arc

Experience:
Four years of commercial/naval experience as a first class Shipfitter.
Required Skills:
1.Single Pass Tack Welding.
2.Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch.
3.Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch.
4.Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum and reference lines.
5. Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler.
6. Ability to layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly.
7. Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner.
8. Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.).
9. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
10. Use vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns).

Experience:
Minimum of five years commercial/naval experience
Required Skills:
1.Multi-pass. All position fillet and butt welds using the SMAW (Shielded metal arc) process
2. Ability to fuse inserts and weld carbon steel, stainless steel and copper nickel pipe using the SMAW and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) processes
3. Ability to mirror weld using the SMAW and GTAW processes
4. Heating - Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch
5. Experience working in physically demanding environments (shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, staging, etc.).
6. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
7. Ability to properly use fillet gauges, butt gauges, and a six inch scale.

Experience:
Four years of commercial/naval experience as a first class Shipfitter.
Required Skills:
1. Multi-Pass Tack Welding.
2. Burning-Oxygen/Propane Burning Torch.
3. Heating-Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch.
4. Ability to comprehend complex structural assembly drawings, blueprints, and sketches to include weld symbols, material types, datum and reference lines.
5. Ability to comprehend fractional dimensions as with the use of a ruler.
6. Ability to layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly.
7. Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner.
8. Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipbuilding, steel fabrication,)
9. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
10. Use vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns).
11. Air Carbon Arc Gouging.
12. Ability to use Work Packages and Drawings to plan and execute work.
13. Ability to use Molded Lines and Ship Reference Lines to execute required work.
14. Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Complex-shaped Shell Plates.
15. Ability to Erect, Set and Makeup Decks, Bulkheads, Longitudinal, trunks,  
16. Ability to Install and Replace Hull Inserts and Penetrations, Ability to Install Miscellaneous and Complex Foundations.

Five years minimum experience as an Inside-Shop Machinist.

Recommended Skills:

Safety orientated v Proficient with Numerical Controlled Processes, Manual Data Input,

Tooling Offsets, Conversation Controllers, Operate Manual and/or NC machines such as: lathes, mills, horizontal & vertical machining centers, EDMs,

Proficient with controllers such as: Fanuc, Siemens, Acramatic, Cincinnati-Milacron,

Proficient with the use of precision measuring instruments: outside/inside micrometers, depth mics, verniers,

Proficient with threading and the various measuring/gauging requirements Drilling/tapping processes

Familiar with carbide machining processes,

Ability to comprehend complex mechanical drawings and blueprints, Strong math skills, Machinist or Tool & Die
Horizontal Boring Mills, with multiple head attachments. Experience with large machining (parts up to as much as 30 feet in length) .

Experience machining large weldments, Vertical Milling Machines, Bridge/Gantry type mills with multiple head attachments.

Experience:

Three years of experience as a first-class Sheet Metal Worker

Installation of foundations, ventilation, bulkheads, shipboard furniture and sheet metal fabrication shop work. Marine experience preferred. Aircraft/Industrial/Commercial sheet metal experience is acceptable.

Required Skills:

1. Ability to comprehend complex ventilation assembly drawings, blueprints,

2. Ability to comprehend fractional and decimal dimensions as with the use of a ruler.

3. Ability to layoff piece parts for fabrication and assembly.

4. Ability to assemble piece parts in accordance with specifications in a quality manner.

5. Experience working in a physically demanding environment.

6. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.

7. Experience using small hand tools (electric drills, grinders, rivet guns), and shop equipment (drill press, press break, Shears).

Optional Skills: 1. Rigger/Material Handling 2. Mobile Equipment (JLG, Scissor Lift,

The Test Electrician must have five (5) or more years of experience in the electrical field – Industrial, Marine or Commercial Nuclear applications.
Required skills
1. Must be able to accurately read and make measurements with tools including tape measures and stick rulers
2. Must be able to read and interpret shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages.
3. Must have a basic understanding of electrical theory. (DC, AC, Motors)
4. Have a working knowledge of electrical components in a system (Contactor relays, overload relays, transformers, terminal boards)
5. Have a working knowledge of schematic symbols (normally open/closed contacts, normally open/closed switches, timer relay symbols, pushbuttons,)
6. Be familiar with LVR (low voltage release) and LVP (low voltage protection)
7. Must be able to read and utilize test procedures and work documents
8. Work independently with proper instruction.
9. The candidate should have experience working in and leading a small team of 2 or more employees
10. Proficient in the use of basic electrical meters and test instruments (volt-ohm meter, clamp-on ammeter, insulation resistance testers, phase rotation tester, meggers, etc.).
11. General deck electrical work. (layoff and mount electrical equipment and wireways; install cable penetrations in equipment , bulkheads, and decks; cable installation; cable terminations; and cut-in and hook-up)
12. Must be able to read and identify equipment and component label plates.
13. Able to verify circuit continuity using applicable drawings, meters, and test equipment (wire check phones)
14. An intermediate/advanced understanding of a ship’s power distribution system
15. Must be knowledgeable in lockout/tag out and hazardous energy control procedures.
16. Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
17. Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies (ground fault, motor circuits, power circuits)
18. The ability to read schematics and determine the cause of the fault in the system drawings and components.
19. Proficient in the use of basic electrician hand tools (Pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, connector crimping tools,)
20. Physically able to climb vertical and inclined stairs and ladders, crawl, bend, stoop, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.

PT(II), VT (II) All inspectors shall have documented qualification/certification to the Level II requirements for ASNT's SNT-TC-1A, 2001 Edition or later.

Inspectors shall have passed written general theory and procedure specific examinations for the applicable method(s).

General examinations cover basic test principles relative to the applicable method. Specific examinations cover the equipment, operating procedures and test techniques that Specific examination also covers the specifications, codes and acceptance criteria used in the applicable NDT procedures.

NDT Level II: All Methods --- Additional general and specific exams will be administered by Newport News. Inspectors shall have passed practical examinations for the applicable method(s) in which they have demonstrated ability to operate the necessary NDT equipment, and record and analyze the resultant information.

Additional practical exams will be administered by Newport News.

Inspectors shall have passed a visual acuity exam using Jaeger 1 letters at distance of not less than 12 inches within the last year.

Inspectors shall have a minimum of 4 years documented current (performed inspections in the applicable method(s) within the past 9 months) continuous experience as a certified inspector in the applicable inspection method(s).

Supplier will provide current certification documentation containing training and experience records, results of all current examinations, and a record of vision tests.

These records shall be available for the current and preceding 3-year certification period.

All inspectors shall have documented qualification/certification to the Level II requirements for ASNT's SNT-TC-1A, 2001 Edition or later.

Inspectors shall have passed written general theory and procedure specific examinations for the applicable method(s).

General examinations cover basic test principles relative to the applicable method. Specific examinations cover the equipment, operating procedures and test techniques that candidates may encounter in their specific assignment. Specific examination also covers the specifications, codes and acceptance criteria used in the applicable NDT procedures. NDT Level II: All Methods

• Safety orientated v Proficient with Numerical Controlled Processes, Manual Data Input

• Tooling Offsets, Conversation Controllers, Operate Manual and/or NC machines such as: lathes, mills, Horizontal & vertical machining centers, EDMs

• Proficient with controllers such as: Fanuc, Siemens, Acramatic, Cincinnati-Milacron

• Proficient with the use of precision measuring instruments: outside/inside micrometers, depth mics, verniers

• Proficient with threading and the various measuring/gauging requirements Drilling/tapping processes

• Familiar with carbide machining processes,

• Ability to comprehend complex mechanical drawings and blueprints, Strong math skills, Machinist or Tool & Die,  Horizontal Boring Mills, with multiple head attachments. 

• Experience with large machining (parts up to as much as 30 feet in length) .

• Experience machining large weldments, Vertical Milling Machines, Bridge/Gantry type mills with multiple head attachments.