Entry-Level Structural Welder — Shipyard Career

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a welder to be trained through the shipyard's welding school and perform welding on steel foundations, structures, and piping for aircraft carriers and submarines.

Welders will use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes, work in all positions, and meet nondestructive testing requirements. Additional training in visual inspection and related safety procedures will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work any shift.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must take and pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
• Must be able to pass Work Keys testing requirements and Physical Agility Test.

Responsabilités

• Perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction.
• Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes in various positions.
• Complete nondestructive tests per visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection requirements.

Connaissances

Welding

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

SMAW

FCAW

GMAW

GTAW

Description du poste

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a welder to be trained through the shipyard's welding school and perform welding on steel foundations, structures, and piping for aircraft carriers and submarines.

Welders will use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW processes, work in all positions, and meet nondestructive testing requirements. Additional training in visual inspection and related safety procedures will be provided.