WELDER/STRUCTURE EXPERIENCED

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. The Role Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking qualified welders with at least 1+ years of hands‑on welding experience. As a Welder, you will first be qualified through the shipyard’s state‑of‑the‑art Welding School. After completion of Welding School, you will use a wide range of welding filler metals and welding processes to perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction. Welders perform tack, fillet, and full‑penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints in production on aircraft carriers and submarines. These welds are made using various welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW in all positions with manual and mechanized processes and will satisfy all nondestructive tests requirements (visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, radiographic inspection). Welders will also receive additional training including certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems. Must Have At least one year of welding experience. Ability to take measurements or willingness to learn. Ability to work assigned shifts as production needs. Ability to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces. Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb. Ability to lift 40 lbs and pass a respirator fit test. Ability to work indoors/outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions. Pass Physical Agility Test. Perform overhead work. Work overtime as needed. Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen. 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, dental and vision plan choices. Tele‑medicine and 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. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr