Welder/Structure Experienced
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking qualified welders with at least 1+ years of hands-on welding work experience. This role involves performing structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction, including tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints. Welders will utilize various welding processes such as SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW in all positions, using both manual and mechanized methods. The welds must meet all nondestructive test requirements, including visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, and radiographic inspection. Additionally, welders will receive further training in areas like certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment issues.
Requirements
- At least one year of Welding experience.
- Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
- Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
- Must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
- Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
- Must take and pass a respirator fit test.
- Must be able to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to pass 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction.
- Perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints.
- Utilize various welding processes including SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding).
- Make welds in all positions using both manual and mechanized processes.
- Ensure welds satisfy all nondestructive tests requirements (visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, radiographic inspection).
- Receive additional training including certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical benefits including an on-site health center
- 401K company match
- Employee discounts
- Prescription drug plan choices
- Dental and vision plan choices
- Tele-medicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options (401K)
- 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
