Welder/Structure - Skilled (1-3 Years Exp Required)
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking qualified welders with 1–3 years of hands-on welding experience. Welders first qualify through the shipyard’s welding school, then perform structural and/or pipe welding throughout ship construction, including on aircraft carriers and submarines. The role involves using a range of filler metals and welding processes to make tack, fillet, and full-penetration welds on steel foundations, structural joints, and pipe joints. Welds are made in all positions using manual and mechanized processes and must satisfy nondestructive testing requirements. Additional training includes certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding-equipment problems. The role is full-time, requires working an assigned shift based on production needs, and is not eligible for telework. U.S. citizenship is required. The listed salary range is $62,067.20 to $64,126.40; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Requirements
- At least 1–3 years of hands-on welding experience.
- Able to take measurements or willing to learn.
- Able to work the assigned shift as production needs require.
- Able to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces.
- Able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
- Able to lift 40 pounds.
- Must pass a respirator fit test and a Physical Agility Test.
- Able to perform overhead work.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Able to work overtime as needed.
- Willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Qualify through the shipyard’s welding school.
- Perform structural and/or pipe welds during ship construction.
- Perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration welding on steel foundations, structural joints, and pipe joints.
- Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes, in all positions and with manual and mechanized methods.
- Produce welds that satisfy nondestructive testing requirements, including visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection.
- Receive additional training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, and carbon arcing.
- Troubleshoot 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.
- Telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options and financial education and planning tools.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Educational and training programs for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
