Welder/Fitter (Navy Systems) Job Number (874) - EG

Johnson Controls, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 45,813 - 65,248; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for benefits from first day of employment

Union position

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturer is seeking a Welder/Fitter for the 2nd Shift at their location in York, PA. The role involves fabricating, assembling, and welding complex piping for Navy vessels. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of welding experience, must pass specific welding tests, and be a U.S. citizen. This position offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity for benefits from the first day of employment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a Navy Military Code Standard pipe test.
• 3+ years of welding experience using SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government contract work.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld complex piping and components.
• Read and interpret isometric drawings and digital 3-D models.
• Maintain clean and safe working conditions.

Skills

Welding in all positions

Technical problem-solving

Tool proficiency

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding tools

Pneumatic air tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Welder/Fitter, 2nd Shift to join our federal team at our York, PA location. The team at the York/Grantley Plant custom designs, develops and manufactures complex chilled water HVAC and refrigeration equipment for Navy vessels around the world. The role includes planning, layout, fabrication, assembly, fitting, brazing, threading, welding of complex piping, system components and pressure vessel assemblies.

Location & Schedule

Location: Grantley Plant, York, PA.

Shift: 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm).

Pay: $40.31 plus $2.00 shift differential (increased 3/30/26).

Union: This is a bargaining unit (union) position.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work with isometric drawings, digital 3-D models, operational method sheets, welding symbols, and code specifications.
• Work on floor, guarded platform, ladders or at welding table.
• Perform floor erection or fixture assembly of pressure vessels and subassemblies.
• Weld in all positions.
• Lay out from center lines or create own layouts as required to locate and fabricate all internal, external part details, angular, radial, longitudinal relationships.
• Prepare material for welding by cleaning, bead blasting, and/or grinding.
• Weld parts per drawing details, including internal and external components such as heads, lugs, brackets, baffles, piping, valves, fittings, oil coolers, water boxes, covers, and make all connections.
• Clean and dress welds to Navy Welding Standards.
• Perform carbon arc or plasma arc gouging.
• Repair welding on defective materials and parts.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area.

Required Qualifications

• Applicant must pass a Navy Military Code Standard 2\" diameter pipe test with a backing ring in the 6G position using E7018 filler material in order to be hired.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of 3 or more years welding experience using SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW in all positions.
• Ability to use a tape measure, levels, laser levels, combination square set, fixtures, hand tools, pneumatic air tools, guarded platforms, ladders, and any other appropriate welding and material handling equipment.
• Ability to use basic mathematics, work from prints, sketches, written/verbal instruction, and operational method sheets.
• Ability to perform continuous physical work including moving heavy weight materials, handling chain falls, structural shapes, and work in strenuous positions.
• Ability to work safely at all times; constant care is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be U.S. Citizen to work on the US Government contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or Vocational Welding Schooling, or equivalent welding experience.
• Experience welding while adhering to code standards.
• Rigging and overhead crane operation experience.
• Knowledge of Military Code Requirements.
• Experience welding exotic materials.
• Ability to use Weld Gauges including Fillet Gauges and V-Wac Gauges.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.