WELDING PROJECT LEADER 2

Welding Project Leader 2
Newport News, VA
Contract
$37-$47/hr

Expedites the implementation of productivity and quality improvements in welding operations. Coordinates assigned projects from initiation through implementation, which may require initiation and coordination of equipment purchases/testing/modification, training program development, design changes, etc. Provides technical and hands-on assistance to Trades personnel in the implementation of automatic systems and new materials introductions. Assists in job planning, equipment set-up and the troubleshooting of problems incurred during implementation. May coordinate and expedite the movement of needed equipment and materials, and provision of required services. May function as a liaison between the Trades and other Company functions, such as Welding Engineering, Design, etc., to coordinate the resolution of technical problems.

Specific Job Duties: Welding Project Leader 2

• Serves as liaison and helps facilitate communication between Engineers and Production team.
• Inspects weld quality of production team.
• Evaluates welding processes and advises production team and engineers on areas of improvement such as: Efficiency, Quality, Safety, Technique, Monitoring consumables.
• Tracking Quality Metrics. Responsible for notifying Engineer of quality concerns.

Basic Qualifications: Welding Project Leader 2

• This job requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, with a minimum of eight years production welding experience. An NNS Apprentice graduate and experience in the operation of automatic welding processes is preferred. A candidate must have knowledge of ship construction methods, welding processes and equipment, and applicable welding and quality procedures. In addition, a candidate must have excellent communication skills.

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted rangey range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.