Welder/structure (certification Required)

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

Newport News, Virginia, United States
On-site
Smaw, fcaw, gmaw, gtaw welding processes
Perform welds in all positions
Satisfy nondestructive tests requirements
As a welder, you will first be qualified through the shipyards state of the art welding school

Job Summary

  • As a welder, you will first be qualified through the shipyards state of the art welding school.
  • Welders perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints in production on aircraft carriers and submarines.
  • We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

Matching Summary

As a welder, you will first be qualified through the shipyards state of the art welding school.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW welding processes
  • Perform welds in all positions
  • Satisfy nondestructive tests requirements
  • Work outdoors year-round
  • Work in small, tight, confined spaces
  • Be clean shaven for respirator

Nice-to-have

  • Troubleshoot minor welding equipment problems
  • Certified visual inspection training
  • Fire watch training
  • Carbon arcing training

Key Requirements

  • Certificate or diploma in Welding
  • AWS Welding (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and/or FCAW)
  • Pass physical agility test
  • Lift at least 40 pounds
  • Willing to undergo background investigation and drug screen

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter