Welding
Harness the power of your craftsmanship to fortify formidable vessels and usher in a new era of U.S. defense machinery.
What is welding?
Welding unites various materials, such as metal or thermoplastic, by skillfully melting and fusing them together using energy sources ranging from gas flames and electric arcs to precise lasers and powerful electron beams.
This plays an integral role in maritime manufacturing and offers numerous benefits:
It allows the creation of strong, durable joints between components that can withstand challenging conditions, including high water pressure and dynamic forces.
It eliminates the need for mechanical fasteners, such as bolts and rivets, by creating connections that distribute loads without fasteners, reducing potential failure points.
It plays a crucial role in ensuring resilience against harsh environmental factors, such as water ingress. It requires working with both thick and thin materials by using craftsman-like technique, alignment and a delicate touch.
Welding allows the joining of complex shapes and structures and enables the creation of customized and precisely fitted components.
Welding can be closely monitored and controlled to ensure high-quality welds using non-destructive testing methods, such as ultrasonic testing and X-ray inspection, to detect defects, ensuring that they meet the stringent quality standards required for defense construction.
It is a cost-effective building method that eliminates the need for additional fasteners, simplifies the assembly process, requires minimal maintenance over the life of a machine, and reduces labor and material costs.
Build unbreakable bonds
Your expertise as a welder is integral to the strength and resilience of U.S. defense structures. The sturdy bonds you create ensure the safety and durability of critical defense assets.
Picture this: A submarine engages in a high-speed underwater maneuver, subjecting its structure to extreme forces. Thanks in part to your precise welding, the submarine maintains its structural integrity, enabling the captain to execute every movement with confidence and precision.
The components you fabricate in your career contribute to the reliability and effectiveness of military defense machinery, safeguarding personnel and critical missions.
The welders are who put it together. We make sure that that submarine is watertight so that when our people go out there our welds are going to keep them safe.”
Is welding right for you?
Do you enjoy seeing things come together from pieces to parts? Want to join the legacy of one of the longest-standing careers in history where you can use your hands and your out-of-the-box thinking to build the next generation of military machinery?
Welding may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Spark innovation
Wield the power of your torch
Forge the future of submarine manufacturing
Forge a new career
You are a master of metal who thrives under heat. Your welding hood is an extension of you, and you’re known for having the smoothest joints around.
Whether you're shaping railway tracks or crafting custom furniture, your skills hold immense potential in shaping the future of military defense.
Discover how your expertise can propel you into a rewarding career within the maritime manufacturing sector.
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