WELDER/STRUCTURE - EXPERIENCED (3+ YEARS EXP REQUIRED)

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

17h•$74,298 - $85,197•Onsite

About The Position

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking experienced welders with at least three years of hands-on welding work experience. Candidates first qualify through the shipyard’s Welding School. After completing the school, welders perform structural and/or pipe welds throughout all phases of ship construction, including tack, fillet, and full-penetration welds on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints for aircraft carriers and submarines. Work uses a range of filler metals and manual and mechanized processes, in all positions, and must satisfy nondestructive testing requirements. Additional training includes certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems. The position is with Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division. U.S. citizenship is required. The role is full-time, has multiple shifts, and is not eligible for telework. No travel or relocation assistance is available. The posted salary range is $74,297.60 to $85,196.80; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

At least 3 years of 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 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.

Responsibilities

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 a range of welding filler metals and processes, including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
Make welds in all positions using manual and mechanized processes.
Meet nondestructive testing requirements, including visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection.
Complete additional training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, and carbon arcing.
Troubleshoot minor welding equipment problems.