ENTRY LEVEL X68 WELDER-STRUCTURAL OAKLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK (OIP)ALL SHIFTS

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

122d•$57,283 - $62,067•Onsite

About The Position

As a Welder, you will first qualify through the shipyard’s welding school. After completing the school, you will use a range of welding filler metals and processes to perform structural and/or pipe welds throughout ship construction. Work includes tack, fillet, and full-penetration welds on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints in production on aircraft carriers and submarines. Welding is performed in all positions using manual and mechanized processes, including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW, and must meet nondestructive testing requirements such as visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection. Additional training includes certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding-equipment problems. The position requires availability to work any assigned shift based on production needs.

Requirements

Must be available to work any shift.
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Must take and pass a respirator fit test.
Must pass Work Keys testing requirements and a Physical Agility Test.
U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete the shipyard’s welding school and qualify for welding work.
Perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration structural and pipe welds on steel foundations and joints during ship construction.
Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes with manual and mechanized methods in all welding positions.
Produce welds that satisfy applicable nondestructive testing requirements.
Receive additional training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and minor welding-equipment troubleshooting.
Work any assigned shift as production needs require.