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Ingalls Shipbuilding
WELDER/PIPE - EXPERIENCED 4+ YEARS EXP REQUIRED
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What they do
A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$50,576 / year median in Virginia
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Req ID:
49278Team:
X18 WELDERS
Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for thisPosition:
Yes Full-Time Shift:
Multiple Relocation:
No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity:
No- Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements:
No Clearance Required:
No- Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range:
$74,297.60 to $85,196.80 The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees- including third
- fourth
- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders
- HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia.
PIPE WELDING
work 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. As a Welder, you 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. Welders perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints in production on aircraft carriers and submarines. This will be done using various welding processes including SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding). These welds are made in all positions using both manual and mechanized processes and will satisfy all nondestructive tests 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=HS0UmOkcAxVuILrS Must Have Candidates must have at least FOUR years ofPIPE WELDING
experience. Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn. 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 take and 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. Nice to Have High school graduate or equivalent preferred Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job- it's an opportunity to build a future.