Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Burners for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Four years of experience using burning equipment on metal structures. Candidates will be required to pass a Burner qualification test.
1. Operate hand torches and burning machines to produce high-quality cuts 2. Determine proper tooling for each job, including choice of torch tip size and fuel flow settings 3. Interface with fellow shipbuilders, other trades, and ship management to ensure project success 4. Proficient in the use of bevel gauges, squares, and rulers to establish precision machine setups 5. Work safely with a high degree of accuracy to produce final cuts 6. Use vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns). 7. Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipbuilding, steel fabrication, etc.). 8. Air Carbon Arc Gouging. * PPE training means general requirements, eye and face protection, head protection, foot protection, hand and body protection, hearing protection, and body harness-personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) and position device systems.
WORK HOURS: All shifts.
Job Number:
220063
Job Location:
Newport News, VA
Rate:
Up to $48.00 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
10/01/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Andrew Craft
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:acraft@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
