Entry-Level Welder: Shipyard Structures (Training Provided)

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is hiring Entry-Level Welders. No experience needed, WE TRAIN! You will be trained in welding and then perform structural and pipe welds for ship construction using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW.

We offer competitive pay, weekly paychecks, PTO, holidays, health benefits, 401K, and more. Safety, training, and career growth are emphasized in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; welding training provided at Newport News Shipbuilding.
• Ability to take measurements or learn measurement techniques.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts and locations with safety in mind.
• Must pass a physical agility test and respirator fit test.
• Willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and/or pipe welds using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW.
• Work on steel foundations and joints in production for ships.
• Complete welds in multiple positions using manual or mechanized processes.
• Maintain compliance with nondestructive testing visuals and inspections.

Skills

Measurements

Shift work

Overhead work

Background check

Lift 40 lbs

Respirator fit test

Indoor/outdoor year-round work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is hiring Entry-Level Welders. No experience needed, WE TRAIN! You will be trained in welding and then perform structural and pipe welds for ship construction using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW.

We offer competitive pay, weekly paychecks, PTO, holidays, health benefits, 401K, and more. Safety, training, and career growth are emphasized in a supportive environment.