Welder​/Structure Experienced

Overview

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.

We are seeking qualified welders with 1+ years of hands on WELDING work experience. New welders will first be qualified through the shipyards state of the art Welding School. After completion of Welding School, you will use a wide range of welding filler metals and welding processes to perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction.

• Perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints in production on aircraft carriers and submarines.
• Use a variety of welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW in all positions using both manual and mechanized processes.
• Satisfy all nondestructive tests requirements (visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, radiographic inspection).
• Receive additional training including certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems.

• Must have at least one year of experience or completion of an AWS accredited school.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs.
• Must be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and must pass a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.
• Must be able to perform overhead work.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.

Competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. Only U.S. citizens may be considered. This role requires a background investigation and a drug screen. Watch this Welder video to learn more:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.