MECH TECH P 3 (WELDER)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (Newport News Shipbuilding) in Goose Creek, SC seeks a Mech Tech P3 (Welder) to perform welding on aluminum and steel parts per engineering drawings. The role requires reading blueprints, ensuring tolerance compliance, and maintaining quality per control procedures.

Relocation is not offered; on‑site work only. The position targets individuals with a high school diploma (or equivalent) and several years of related experience; apprentice or associate degrees

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of related experience; may require certification.
• Apprentice graduate or Associate’s Degree with 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on aluminum and steel parts and assemblies to required tolerances.
• Interpret layouts and welds according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Apprentice graduate/ Associate’s Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

MECH TECH P 3 (WELDER)

Location:
Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States

Date: Aug 8, 2026

Req ID: 46864

Team: C100 PRODUCTION

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: to

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Performs welding processes on aluminum and steel parts and assemblies to required tolerances using welding metals and metal alloys. Determines layouts and welds parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Must Have

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years additional education and/or related experience; Apprentice graduate/ Associate’s Degree in relevant discipline and 3 years of related experience. May require certification.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• medical
• prescription drug
• dental and vision plan choices
• on‑site health centers
• tele‑medicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• savings plan options (401K)
• financial education and planning tools
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships
• and more

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.