WELDER/STRUCTURE - ENTRY-LEVEL
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring entry-level welders and provides training; no prior experience is needed. New hires 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. 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 processes, and must meet nondestructive testing requirements, including visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection. Additional training includes certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding-equipment problems.
Requirements
- Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
- Must be able to work the assigned shift as 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 able to work overtime as needed.
- Must be 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 preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete qualification through the shipyard’s Welding School.
- Perform structural and/or pipe welds during all phases of ship construction.
- Perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints.
- Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes, with manual and mechanized methods, in all positions.
- Produce welds that satisfy nondestructive testing requirements, including visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection.
- Receive additional training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding-equipment problems.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical benefits, including an on-site health center
- 401(k) company match
- Employee discounts
- Dental and vision plan choices
- Prescription drug coverage
- 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
- 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
