WELDER/PIPE - EXPERIENCED 4+ YEARS EXP REQUIRED
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring experienced pipe welders. After qualifying through the shipyard’s welding school, welders use a range of filler metals and welding processes to complete structural and pipe welds throughout ship construction. Work includes tack, fillet, and full-penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints for aircraft carriers and submarines. Welding is performed in all positions, using manual and mechanized methods, and must meet nondestructive testing requirements. Welders also receive training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems. The role requires working the shift assigned to meet production needs, potentially in extreme heights or confined spaces, and indoors or outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions. Overtime may be required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on pipe welding experience; the posting title also states 4+ years of experience required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to work the assigned shift as production needs require.
- Must be able to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces.
- Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds and pass a respirator fit test.
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Must pass a Physical Agility Test.
- Must be able to perform overhead work.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed.
- Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration welds on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints during ship construction.
- Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes, with manual and mechanized methods, in all positions.
- Complete welds to satisfy nondestructive testing requirements, including visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection.
- Take measurements, or learn to take measurements.
- Perform overhead work and work at heights or in confined spaces.
- Work assigned shifts and overtime as production needs require.
- Complete training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and weekly paychecks.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical benefits, including an on-site health center.
- 401(k) company match.
- Employee discounts.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- Tele-medicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options, financial education and planning tools, and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Educational and training programs for continual career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
