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WELDER EXPERIENCED - OIP

HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600

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Overview

Welder Experienced - OIP – Newport News, Virginia, United States. Full-Time. Shift: Multiple. Travel: Yes, 10%-25%. US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes. Relocation: No relocation assistance available. Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No. Date posted: Jul 17, 2025. Req ID: 41765. Team: X65 SFA Mechanical. Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding. Note:

This is an offsite listing at Oakland Industrial Park (OIP). The Role

As a welder, you will be qualified through the shipyard’s welding school. You will perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction using a range of welding filler metals and processes. Welds include tack, fillet, and full penetration on steel foundations and joints in production on aircraft carriers and submarines. Processes may include SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW. Welds are performed in all positions using manual and mechanized methods and must satisfy nondestructive testing requirements. Training includes certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting welding equipment. This listing is for an Offsite Location: Oakland Industrial Park (OIP).

Responsibilities

Perform welding tasks including tack, fillet, and full penetration on steel foundations and joints

Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW welding processes

Weld in all positions with manual and mechanized equipment

Meet nondestructive testing requirements (visual, MPI, UT, radiographic)

Participate in training such as certified visual inspection and safety duties

Must Have

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

Minimum of 3 years welding experience

Must Be Able To

Climb ladders and stairs

Work in small, tight, or confined spaces

Kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily

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 Welding Certification from an AWS Accredited School and/or Program

Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions. Our diverse workforce includes trades, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics, and business professionals. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

EEO and Accommodation All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] with details of your request. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 (Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding) for assistance.

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