Welder/Structure- Certified

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

14h•$59,675 - $62,067•Onsite

About The Position

Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a certified welder to perform structural and/or pipe welding during all phases of ship construction. The welder will first qualify through the shipyard’s welding school, then use a range of filler metals and welding processes to complete tack, fillet, and full-penetration welds on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints for aircraft carriers and submarines. Welding is performed in all positions, using manual and mechanized processes, to meet nondestructive testing requirements. The role also includes additional training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems. Applicants must have a certificate or diploma in welding or a directly related field. This is a full-time position at Newport News Shipbuilding, with multiple shifts, no telework, and no relocation assistance. U.S. citizenship is required. The posted salary range is $59,675.20 to $62,067.20; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

One or more certificates of completion or a diploma in welding or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post-secondary institution, or military equivalent.
Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Must pass a physical agility test.
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
Must be able to work overtime as needed and any shift.
Must be clean-shaven to wear a respirator.
Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, at extreme heights, and in small, tight, confined spaces.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete qualification through the shipyard’s welding school.
Perform structural and/or pipe welding during all phases of ship construction.
Perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration welds on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints.
Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes in all positions, using 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.