United States Fleet Forces Command

Overview

The position of Welder at Norfolk Naval Shipyard involves performing welding operations on both nuclear and non-nuclear piping and pressure vessels, ensuring high-quality workmanship in a critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations on nuclear and non-nuclear piping and pressure vessels.
• Work on high pressure and high temperature piping systems.
• Handle systems that carry extremely volatile or lethal gases or liquids.
• Work on main coolant and associated reactor plant systems with high quality standards.
• Provide direction to helpers, apprentices, and firewatchers.
• Perform structural and Class P-1 piping weldments on submarines and surface ships.
• Use a variety of welding processes and equipment for high precision weldments.