WelderStructure- Certified

Req ID: 50518
Team: X18 WELDERS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements:No

Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range:59675.20 to62067.20

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors and may vary from the posted range

Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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 of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

As a welder you will first be qualified through the shipyards 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. This will be done using 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). These welds are made in all positions using both 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.

This position is for job seekers who have received and can provide a certificate or diploma in Welding or a directly related field. Directly related fields include AWS Welding (SMAW GTAW GMAW and/or FCAW).

Candidates with no experience or certifications are encouraged to apply to the Welder Trainee requisition.

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One or more certificates of completion or diploma in Welding or a directly related field from a high school vocational program community college trade school technical college apprentice program postsecondary 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 be able to pass physical agility test

Must be able to kneel squat crawl bend stoop and climb on a daily basis

Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds

Must be able to perform overhead work

Must be able to work overtime as needed

Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator

Must be able to perform work outdoors year- round in all weather conditions

Must be able to work at extreme heights

Must be able to work in small tight confined spaces

Must be willing to work any shift

Nice to Have

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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