WELDER/STRUCTUR ENTRY LEVEL - OIP

　　Location:

　　Newport News, Virginia, United States

　　Date: Feb 9, 2024

　　Req ID: 36094

　　Team: X65 SFA Mechanical

　　Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

　　US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

　　Full-Time

　　Shift: Multiple

　　Relocation: No relocation assistance available

　　Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

　　Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

　　Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

　　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. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

　　The Role

　　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.

　　X18 Welder Trade Video:

　　This specific job listing is at an off-site location. Oakland Industrial Park

　　Must Have

　　Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

　　Candidates must be able to:

　　Climb ladders and work at extreme heights.

　　Work in small, tight, or confined spaces.

　　Kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.

　　Lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more

　　Work while repeatedly reaching overhead.

　　Work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

　　Work in areas with radiation.

　　Take and pass a respirator fit test.

　　Work assigned shift as production needs.

　　Take and pass a Physical Agility Test.

　　Nice to Have

　　High school graduate or equivalent preferred

　　Completion of a AWS certified Welding Training Program Certificate/Diploma

　　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. 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. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

　　Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

　　Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

　　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.

　　Do You Need Assistance?

　　If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

　　Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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