WELDER/PIPE - EXPERIENCED
Huntington Ingalls IndustriesNewport News, Virginia, United States
Posted March 31, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, with over 25,000 employees. We design, build, and refuel U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines.
Job Description
Newport News Shipbuilding offers a competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more. As a Welder, you will perform structural and/or pipe welds in all phases of ship construction using various welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
Requirements
- At least one year of PIPE WELDING experience
- Completion of an AWS accredited school
- Ability to work assigned shift as production needs
- Ability to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces
- Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
- Ability to lift 40 lbs and pass a respirator fit test
- Ability to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions
- Ability to pass Physical Agility Test
- Ability to perform overhead work
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical benefits
- 401K company match
- Employee discounts