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HII

Welder – Entry-Level

HII

. Complete Newport News Shipbuilding’s Welding School qualification program .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesEntry Level💰 $57,283 - $62,067 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in various welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW, while ensuring compliance with nondestructive testing standards. Capable of performing structural and pipe welds in diverse environments, including extreme heights and confined spaces.

Highest-signal resume keywords
SMAW WeldingFCAW WeldingGMAW WeldingGTAW WeldingNondestructive Testing

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Hard Skills
Structural WeldingPipe WeldingFillet WeldingFull Penetration WeldingManual WeldingMechanized WeldingVisual InspectionMeasurementsPhysical Agility TestOverhead Work
Soft Skills
AdaptabilityTeamworkAttention to Detail
Certifications & Qualifications
Respirator Fit Test
Industry Keywords
Ship ConstructionAircraft CarriersSubmarinesWelding School QualificationCarbon Arcing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Complete Newport News Shipbuilding’s Welding School qualification program
  • Perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction
  • Perform tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and structural and pipe joints
  • Use SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes
  • Perform manual and mechanized welding in all positions
  • Produce welds satisfying visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and radiographic nondestructive testing requirements
  • Complete additional training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and minor welding equipment troubleshooting
  • Work on aircraft carriers and submarines

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • No experience needed; training provided
  • 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
  • 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
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive pay
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical benefits
  • On-site health center
  • 401K company match
  • Employee discounts
  • Dental plan choices
  • Vision plan choices
  • Prescription drug plan choices
  • Tele-medicine
  • Wellness resources
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Savings plan options (401K)
  • Financial education and planning tools
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Early childhood education scholarships
  • Post-secondary education scholarships
  • Educational and training programs for continual career growth