Welder/Structure - Experienced (3+ Years Exp Required)
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking qualified welders with at least three years of hands-on welding experience. Candidates first qualify through the shipyard’s welding school. After completing the school, welders use a range of filler metals and welding processes to perform structural and/or pipe welds throughout ship construction. The work includes tack, fillet, and full-penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints for aircraft carriers and submarines. Welds are performed in all positions using manual and mechanized processes, with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW, and must satisfy nondestructive testing requirements. Welders also receive training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding-equipment problems. This is a full-time role with multiple shifts; employees must work their assigned shift and overtime as needed. The position is not eligible for telework, and relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of hands-on welding experience.
- Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
- Must be able to work the assigned shift based on production needs.
- 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 be able to pass a Physical Agility Test.
- Must be able to perform overhead work.
- Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration welds on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints during ship production.
- Perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction on aircraft carriers and submarines.
- Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes, including manual and mechanized processes in all positions.
- Meet nondestructive testing requirements, including visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection requirements.
- Perform certified visual inspection and fire-watch duties, and use carbon arcing as trained.
- Troubleshoot minor welding-equipment problems.
- Work the assigned shift and overtime as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical benefits
- On-site health center
- 401(k) company match
- Employee discounts
- Prescription drug plan choices
- Dental and vision plan choices
- Telemedicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options
- Financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
