Welding Project Lead – Shipbuilding

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding seeks an experienced welding specialist to drive productivity and quality improvements in welding operations. You will coordinate projects from initiation through implementation, including equipment testing, training program development, and process changes, while guiding Trades personnel in applying new materials and automatic welding methods.

The ideal candidate has eight years of welding experience, knowledge of ship construction and

Qualifications

• Eight years welding experience required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of ship construction methods and welding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Expedites the implementation of productivity and quality improvements in welding operations.
• Coordinates assigned projects from initiation through implementation, including equipment purchases/testing/modification and training program development.
• Provides technical and hands-on assistance to Trades personnel in applying automatic welding and new materials.
• Assists in job planning, equipment setup and troubleshooting during implementation.
• May coordinate movement of equipment and materials and act as liaison between Trades and Welding Engineering/Design to resolve technical problems.

Skills

Welding experience

Communication skills

Ship construction knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NNS Apprentice graduate (preferred)

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding seeks an experienced welding specialist to drive productivity and quality improvements in welding operations. You will coordinate projects from initiation through implementation, including equipment testing, training program development, and process changes, while guiding Trades personnel in applying new materials and automatic welding methods.

The ideal candidate has eight years of welding experience, knowledge of ship construction and