ZipRecruiter is hiring: Welder - Hiring Now in Honolulu

Overview

Job Description Summary: You will serve as a WELDER in the Department of the Navy, with work sites including Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor, and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own UIC. For example: if you are within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A.

Responsibilities

• You will be identifying and associating metals, alloys and filler metal by code and standard markings.
• You will be producing welds to the acceptance standards of NDT, strength, tightness or pressure tests.
• You will be using test methods for determining metals or alloys.
• You will be inspecting completed welding projects.
• You will be using various welding machines and welding processes to weld piping parts or structures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to provisions of 5 U.S.C. 3326.
• Born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This may be a bargaining unit position.
• You may be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is a Drug Testing position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You may be subject to random drug testing.
• You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work may be performed in areas with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents. You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position may require exposure to high noise levels.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS sites and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position may be subject to an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen-out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: This section may include reference to federal wage-system qualifications and job elements.

Additional information

Salary information and schedules vary by duty location. See the wage and salary schedules for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and Trident Refit Facility Bangor for specific locality pay details. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre-employment requirements or to report for scheduled appointments. Temporary promotions may be extended up to 5 years at management discretion. Temporary actions may be made permanent without further competition. Certain incentives may be authorized (e.g., Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment). A relocation incentive is generally a single payment to offset relocation costs. Applicants rated ineligible must reapply and update their package for future vacancies. Federal annuitant information: selection of annuitants is subject to applicable policy. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL if well qualified.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.