Welder/Structure - Entry-Level
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding is hiring entry-level welders and provides training for candidates with no prior experience. 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 complete 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, with welds required to satisfy nondestructive testing requirements. Additional training includes certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding-equipment problems. The position requires working the assigned shift and overtime as needed, potentially at heights or in confined spaces and indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
- Must be able to work the assigned shift as production needs require.
- 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 for this position.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete qualification training through the shipyard’s Welding School.
- Perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration welds on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints during ship construction.
- Use welding filler metals and SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes in all positions, using manual and mechanized methods.
- Produce welds that meet nondestructive testing requirements, including visual, magnetic-particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection requirements.
- Receive additional training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, and carbon arcing.
- 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 coverage
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
