Apprentice Welder – Hands-On Fabrication & Growth

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a welder for heavy fabrication, reading weld symbols and blueprints, and performing multiple welding methods (FCAW, SMAW, GMAW). The role requires strict adherence to safety, setup of equipment, and the ability to work in all positions on fabrication projects.

The position is based in an industrial heavy fabrication environment, with emphasis on quality joints and certifications. U.S. citizenship is required for government-related work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Experience utilizing FCAW, SMAW and GMAW welding processes.
• Experience reading weld symbols and blueprints.
• Ability to perform and pass an onsite welding skill assessment.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow safety regulations, procedures and weld symbols.
• Set up equipment by adjusting amperage, voltage, pressures, feeds, and speeds within specified limits and obtaining the specified electrode.
• Position and operate manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment to deposit single and multiple layers and to weld in all positions at joint locations specified, exercising care to produce uniform penetration.
• Operate carbon arc torch to remove weldments from floor plate/strongback and backgouge as required.
• Operate handling equipment to lift, move and position material.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Make proper time charge entries and record data as required.
• Maintain certifications for welding ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys, and take and pass periodic working tests.

Skills

FCAW welding

SMAW welding

GMAW welding

Read weld symbols

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Torches

Regulators

Floor-operated cranes

Positioners

Fixtures

Slag gun

Grinder

Hand truck

Forklift

Ladder

Scaffold

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a welder for heavy fabrication, reading weld symbols and blueprints, and performing multiple welding methods (FCAW, SMAW, GMAW). The role requires strict adherence to safety, setup of equipment, and the ability to work in all positions on fabrication projects.

The position is based in an industrial heavy fabrication environment, with emphasis on quality joints and certifications. U.S. citizenship is required for government-related work.