Day-Shift Structural Welder (J1-J4) 6a-2:45p

National Steel and Shipbuilding Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking 5 Structural Welders J1–J4 for the day shift (6:00 am–2:45 pm) with a 45‑minute lunch. The role requires SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding and reading weld gauges while working on steel, aluminum and other metals.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED plus 2 years of shipbuilding/repair experience, and must be able to obtain Navy badges (DBIDS/NAVSEA). HY-80/HY-100 knowledge is a plus; adherence to 5S and NDТ readiness is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years directly related ship building/ship repair experience.
• Knowledge of welding on HY-80 & HY-100 base metals.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding processes.
• Quality welds must be acceptable for NDT.
• Ability to read weld gauges and use hand tools.
• Must know standard item 1689 and the 5S guidelines.
• Must be able to access Navy installations with DBIDS/NAVSEA badges.

Responsibilities

• Weld using SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding processes.
• Ensure weld quality acceptable for NDT.
• Read weld gauges.
• Use hand tools with supervision.
• Follow 5S and standard item 1689 guidelines.
• Coordinate with supervision as needed.

Skills

Welding SMAW

Welding GMAW

Welding FCAW

Read weld gauges

Hand tools

Education

HS Diploma/GED

2+ years shipbuilding/repair

Tools

Oxygen acetylene torch

Welding gauges

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking 5 Structural Welders J1–J4 for the day shift (6:00 am–2:45 pm) with a 45‑minute lunch. The role requires SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding and reading weld gauges while working on steel, aluminum and other metals.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED plus 2 years of shipbuilding/repair experience, and must be able to obtain Navy badges (DBIDS/NAVSEA). HY-80/HY-100 knowledge is a plus; adherence to 5S and NDТ readiness is expected.