Welder/Structure Experienced - 10+ Years Required
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking experienced welders with at least 10 years of hands-on welding experience, including 1.5 years welding for Newport News Shipbuilding. Candidates first qualify through the shipyard’s welding school. After training, welders perform structural and/or pipe welds throughout ship construction on aircraft carriers and submarines. The work includes tack, fillet, and full-penetration welds on steel foundations, structural joints, and pipe joints. Welders use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes with a range of filler metals, using manual and mechanized methods in all positions. Welds 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
- At least 10 years of hands-on welding experience, including 1.5 years of welding experience for Newport News Shipbuilding.
- Be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
- Be able to work the assigned shift based on production needs.
- Be able to work at extreme heights and in small confined spaces.
- Be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
- Be able to lift 40 pounds and pass a respirator fit test.
- Be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
- Pass a Physical Agility Test.
- Be able to perform overhead work.
- Be able to work overtime as needed.
- Be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural and/or pipe welding during all phases of ship construction.
- Weld steel foundations and structural and pipe joints using tack, fillet, and full-penetration techniques.
- Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes, with manual and mechanized methods in all positions.
- Produce welds that satisfy nondestructive testing requirements.
- Complete 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 and paid holidays.
- Medical benefits, including an on-site health center.
- 401(k) company match.
- Employee discounts.
- $5,000 lump-sum relocation assistance.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
- Telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
- Savings plan options and 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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
