WELDER/STRUCTURE EXPERIENCED - 10+ YEARS REQUIRED
HII, Newport News, VA, United States
Req ID: 46721
Team: X18 WELDERS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
The Role
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking qualified welders with a minimum of 10 years of hands‑on welding experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on‑site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more. NNS is also offering a $5,000.00 lump sum payment for relocation assistance and a $5,000.00 sign‑on bonus.
As a Welder, you will first be qualified through the shipyard’s 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. Welders perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints in production on aircraft carriers and submarines. These welds are made in all positions using both manual and mechanized processes and will satisfy all nondestructive test requirements (visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, radiographic inspection). Welders will also receive additional training including certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems.
Watch this Welder video to learn more: https://youtu.be/FETHnJ854Qs?si=KY0k_sP7NOdBge6h
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of welding experience, with 1.5 years of experience welding for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Ability to work assigned shift as production needs.
Ability to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces.
Physical stamina to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
Capacity to lift 40 lbs and successfully pass a respirator fit test.
Willingness to work indoors/outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
Capability to pass a Physical Agility Test.
Ability to perform overhead work.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Benefits
Competitive pay and weekly paychecks.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Medical benefits including an on‑site health center.
401K company match.
Employee discounts.
Relocation assistance ($5,000 lump sum).
Sign‑on bonus ($5,000).
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.
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Team: X18 WELDERS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
The Role
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking qualified welders with a minimum of 10 years of hands‑on welding experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on‑site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more. NNS is also offering a $5,000.00 lump sum payment for relocation assistance and a $5,000.00 sign‑on bonus.
As a Welder, you will first be qualified through the shipyard’s 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. Welders perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints in production on aircraft carriers and submarines. These welds are made in all positions using both manual and mechanized processes and will satisfy all nondestructive test requirements (visual inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, radiographic inspection). Welders will also receive additional training including certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems.
Watch this Welder video to learn more: https://youtu.be/FETHnJ854Qs?si=KY0k_sP7NOdBge6h
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of welding experience, with 1.5 years of experience welding for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Ability to work assigned shift as production needs.
Ability to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces.
Physical stamina to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
Capacity to lift 40 lbs and successfully pass a respirator fit test.
Willingness to work indoors/outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
Capability to pass a Physical Agility Test.
Ability to perform overhead work.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Benefits
Competitive pay and weekly paychecks.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Medical benefits including an on‑site health center.
401K company match.
Employee discounts.
Relocation assistance ($5,000 lump sum).
Sign‑on bonus ($5,000).
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.
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