WELDER/STRUCTURE- CERTIFIED

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

18h•$59,675 - $62,067•Onsite

About The Position

As a Welder/Structure-Certified, you will use a range of welding filler metals and processes to perform structural and/or pipe welds throughout ship construction. You will perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration welds on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints for aircraft carriers and submarines. Work uses SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), in all positions and with manual and mechanized processes. Welds must satisfy nondestructive testing requirements, including visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection. The role includes qualification through the shipyard’s welding school and additional training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems. This position is intended for candidates who hold a welding certificate or diploma, or a credential in a directly related field.

Requirements

One or more certificates of completion or a diploma in welding or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post-secondary institution, or military equivalent.
Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Must be able to pass a physical agility test.
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Must be able to perform overhead work.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work at extreme heights and in small, tight, confined spaces.
Must be willing to work any shift.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints during ship production.
Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes, including manual and mechanized methods, in all positions.
Produce welds that satisfy nondestructive testing requirements, including visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection.
Complete welding qualification through the shipyard’s welding school.
Receive training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems.