Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

Overview

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking experienced welders with over a year of hands-on welding work experience. The company is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and specializes in building and refueling U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction.
• Use a wide range of welding filler metals and processes.
• Perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints.
• Satisfy all nondestructive test requirements including visual and ultrasonic inspections.
• Receive additional training including certified visual inspection and troubleshooting minor welding equipment problems.

Requirements

• At least one year of welding experience.
• Ability to take measurements or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work assigned shift as production needs.
• Ability to work at extreme heights or in small confined spaces.
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and pass a respirator fit test.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Ability to pass Physical Agility Test.
• Ability to perform overhead work.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Full-Time position with multiple shifts available.
• No relocation assistance available.
• No telework opportunity.
• No travel requirements.
• No clearance required to start.