Assistant Welder/Fitter - 28303

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 35,776 - 38,480; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Chesapeake, VA is hiring an Assistant Welder/Fitter – Global Security (GS) at the Woodlake Fabrication Shop. The role involves fabrication duties, safety-focused work, and potential 25% travel to shipyards and military bases.

The position supports NAVSEA welding certification efforts, requires a HS diploma with 1 year related experience or trade school, and DoD clearance eligibility. Candidates should be able to lift 30 lbs and work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus 1 year related experience, or trade school/equivalent.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Own tools as required per trade Specialty.
• Adherence to HII safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Display company values of quality, safety, and respect while fabrication duties.
• Learn and focus skills under senior technical tradespersons toward NAVSEA Welding Certification.
• Execute technical trade duties per blueprints and technical manuals, including repair, installation, maintenance, and modification of structures and systems.
• Perform general or semi-skilled tasks such as supplying materials and tools, cleaning work areas, and operating equipment.
• Support fabrication, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of systems and equipment.
• Apply job skills and company policies to a variety of tasks based on job, contract, and customer requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Trade school or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Assistant Welder/Fitter – Global Security (GS) – located at the Woodlake Fabrication Shop in Chesapeake, VA. 25% project‑based travel to shipyards and military bases may be required.

Responsibilities

• Display company values of quality, safety, and respect while performing fabrication duties.
• Learn and focus skills under senior technical tradespersons toward NAVSEA Welding Certification.
• Execute technical trade duties per blueprints and technical manuals, including repair, installation, maintenance, and modification of structures and systems.
• Perform general or semi‑skilled tasks such as supplying materials and tools, cleaning work areas, and operating equipment.
• Support fabrication, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of systems and equipment.
• Apply job skills and company policies to a variety of tasks based on job, contract, and customer requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma and 1 year of related experience, or trade school or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a half‑face respirator.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Own own hand tools as required per trade specialty.
• Adherence to HII safety and quality procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school or experience in structural fabrication, shipfitting, or welding.
• Experience reading blueprints or engineering sketches.
• Prior NAVSEA‑certified welding experience.
• Experience in related technical trades.
• Current or active DoD confidential clearance or higher.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry at least 30 lbs, work on and climb ladders, and operate in extreme temperatures, confined spaces, and on ships. Must perform other duties as required, including wearing a respirator and potential shipboard duty.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $35,776.00 – $38,480.00. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness resources, 401(k), employee assistance programs, paid holidays and time off, tuition reimbursement, and early‑childhood education discounts.

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.