Welder

General Dynamics Information Technology; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid education and certifications

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Welder for a waterfront shipboard construction and modernization role. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience. The position requires knowledge of various welding processes and adherence to safety procedures. Preferred certifications include MIG, flux core, and stick welding. This role is crucial for work on U.S. Naval ships and requires US Citizenship. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience in welding.
• US Citizenship required for eligibility.
• Certifications in MIG, Flux core, and Stick welding.

Responsibilities

• Applies appropriate welding processes to join and repair metal parts.
• Works from blueprints and engineering sketches.
• Inspects completed work for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Welding processes

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Measurement skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Welder, Combination, Maintenance

This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter performing the following tasks:

Contingencies: Satisfaction of all eligibility requirements as dictated by any customer account or business area that you will be supporting. The eligibility requirements for continued employment in this position include, but may not be limited to, obtaining DBIDS, and access to all shipyards. Further information may be provided under separate cover.

• Applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other materials that require welding.
• Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
• Lays out and marks points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.
• Uses measuring instruments and hand tools to position pieces that require welding into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Participates in special projects, as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Required Experience: 1+ years of related experience
• Location: On Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

Required Certifications:

MIG which Aluminum GMAW

Flux core FCAW carbon steel and stainless

Stick weld carbon steel stainless SMAW

• Preferred experience in TIG all metals GTAW, CUNI and copper/face feed Certification in Brazing.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays