Welding Trades Trainee: Launch Your Shipyard Career

General Dynamics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA seeks three Trades Trainee Welders to begin a 20-week program, 0600–1445 shifts, developing into skilled tradespeople serving Navy customers. Training combines class time and hands-on work across shipyard environments.

The program emphasizes building foundational welding skills, safety awareness, and relevant certifications while enabling progression within General Dynamics’ ship repair and maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• Trade school education is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Navy installations access and pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete designated training program(s) and obtain required certifications.
• Organize, arrange, and maintain order in stockrooms and other material staging areas.
• Ensure that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to accomplish.
• Perform job safely, with the ability to recognize and avoid potential safety hazards and maintain quality control at all times.
• Demonstrate good housekeeping to keep a clean, hazard-free work environment and leave the job site safe and clean.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Communication

Results Driven

Initiative

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma

Trade school

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA seeks three Trades Trainee Welders to begin a 20-week program, 0600–1445 shifts, developing into skilled tradespeople serving Navy customers. Training combines class time and hands-on work across shipyard environments.

The program emphasizes building foundational welding skills, safety awareness, and relevant certifications while enabling progression within General Dynamics’ ship repair and maintenance operations.