Welding Apprentice: Hands-On Fabrication Career Starter

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced welder in Sunnyvale, CA, to join a fabrication team working with FCAW, SMAW and GMAW processes. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 5+ years of industrial welding experience, ability to read weld symbols and blueprints, and US citizenship.

On-site work with strict safety and quality standards is expected. The position emphasizes setup and operation of welding equipment across multiple positions, adherence to procedures, and ongoing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with FCAW, SMAW and GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to read weld symbols and blueprints.
• Must be able to perform and pass an onsite welding skill assessment.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow safety regulations, procedures and weld symbols.
• Setup equipment by setting amperage, voltage, pressures, feeds, and speeds within limits specified and obtaining specified electrode.
• Position and operate manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment to deposit welds in all positions at joint locations specified where care must be exercised to produce quality welds with uniform penetration.
• Operate carbon arc torch to remove weldments from floorplate /strongback and backgouging as required.
• Operate handling equipment to lift, move and position material.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Make proper time charge entries and record data as required.
• Maintain in effect certification for welding ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys and take and acceptably pass periodic working tests.

Skills

Welding processes

Welding symbols/blueprints

SMAW welding

FCAW welding

GMAW welding

US Citizenship

Site assessment ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced welder in Sunnyvale, CA, to join a fabrication team working with FCAW, SMAW and GMAW processes. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 5+ years of industrial welding experience, ability to read weld symbols and blueprints, and US citizenship.

On-site work with strict safety and quality standards is expected. The position emphasizes setup and operation of welding equipment across multiple positions, adherence to procedures, and ongoing