Welding Trainee — Start Your Shipyard Career

General Dynamics Corporation; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking three Trades Trainee Welder. This 20-week program runs 0600 to 1445, with class time and hands-on training to become a skilled tradesperson supporting Navy customers and shipyards.

You will learn welding fundamentals, safety, and certification paths while working under a lead mechanic in a shipyard environment. High school diploma or trade school preferred; reliable on-site attendance required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• Trade school education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete designated training program 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 skills to maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and to ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
• Follow established policies and procedures, including but not limited to timekeeping procedures.
• Be fully aware of emergency and evacuation procedures, to include muster locations and the supervisors requirement to account for personnel.
• Know and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned work.
• Ability to navigate a ship and understand compartment designation, where applicable.
• Must have basic knowledge of math.
• Follow directions from a lead mechanic.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Communication

Results Driven

Initiative

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school education preferred

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking three Trades Trainee Welder. This 20-week program runs 0600 to 1445, with class time and hands-on training to become a skilled tradesperson supporting Navy customers and shipyards.

You will learn welding fundamentals, safety, and certification paths while working under a lead mechanic in a shipyard environment. High school diploma or trade school preferred; reliable on-site attendance required.