Job Title: Welder

Job Location: 3487 Inventors Road, Norfolk, VA 23502

Job Category: Craft Workers (Skilled)

Job Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Job Description:

QED Systems Inc., an experienced marine engineering, planning, and ship modernization firm, is seeking a experienced Welder at our Norfolk, VA location.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Will report directly to the Foreman or Project Supervisor that is responsible for executing the project.
• Work in confined spaces and climb vertical/inclined ladders.
• Lay out work to be accomplished.
• Select materials required to accomplish removals / installations / repairs / alterations, and cut / burn/ grind surfaces (as directed).

Job Requirements/skill sets:

• Must have experience and successfully demonstrate the skills and ability to certify to QED Weld Procedures for at least two metals (OSS, HY, SS, AL, or CuNi).
• Must have experience in at least two welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, or GTAW).
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings and understand associated welding symbols.
• Must have prior NAVSEA, ABS, or AWS certification as a welder.
• Must be able to comply with all applicable safety regulations.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access:  U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and/or be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits such as: Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.

Job Contact information: Richard Kirby, rkirby@qedsysinc.com and Ralph Culbertson, rculbertson@qedsysinc.com

EOE, including disability/vets