Entry-Level Welder: Train & Build Naval Structures

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

On-site health center

401K company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is hiring Entry-Level Welders. No experience needed, WE TRAIN!

Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, holidays, medical benefits, 401K match, discounts, and more. Welders will be trained at the shipyard Welding School and then perform structural and pipe welds on steel foundations and joints.

Qualifications

• Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
• Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Welders perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and joints.
• Work with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes in ship construction.
• Complete welding tasks in all positions using manual and mechanized processes.
• Participate in training including certified visual inspection and other safety programs.

Skills

Measurement taking

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Climb and work at heights

Respirator fit test

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is hiring Entry-Level Welders. No experience needed, WE TRAIN!

Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, holidays, medical benefits, 401K match, discounts, and more. Welders will be trained at the shipyard Welding School and then perform structural and pipe welds on steel foundations and joints.