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6154 Welder Apprentice jobs in Norfolk,VA
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Chugach Government Solutions
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Requires Travel
- Ability to lift 45 lbs., climb vertical ladders, operate and work around heavy machinery.
- Operate power tools safely.
- Work at heights (aloft).
- Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays.
- Must have experience welding in a shipyard environment.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Ability to stand and walk most of the shift.
- Safely evacuate ship during an emergency.
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.
- Must be willing to travel up to 75% CONUS/OCONUS.
- Must be willing to perform other installation tasks in addition to welding. Such as cable installation, priming, lagging, painting, on load and offload of equipment and materials.
- Kneel and crawl at work site.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have High School diploma.
- Crouch through void openings.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Carry equipment and machinery around ships.
- Must have experience in welding steel and aluminum.
- Must have the ability to lay out and perform structural modifications and install foundations based on reading SIDs and ICDs
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Tidewater Staffing
Newport News, VA 23606
~ 37 min Onsite
- Weld carbon steel and stainless steel using SMAW (Stick), FCAW, or MIG processes (depending on project needs)
- Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs
- Knowledge of OSHA shipyard safety practices
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
- Experience welding carbon steel
- Standing for extended periods
- Ability to pass structural weld tests (as required by project)
- Ability to read blueprints and understand weld symbols
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PVI Holdings
Portsmouth, VA 23704
~ 13 min Onsite
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
- Must have a clear driving record in accordance to company driving guidelines
- Required physical ability if mandated by customer or regulatory requirements
- Successful completion of Welder workmanship class
- Moving about to accomplish tasks
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the job visually
- Lifting: up to 50 pounds
- A clear understanding of Welding safety
- Demonstrate proficiency in company Welding procedures/specifications for welding 90/10 & 70/30 CuNi as well as grinding, prepping and fit-up when needed
- Learn to weld with a rotary positioning table, adjusting settings on rotary table and weld machine after passing GTAW x-ray test with 90/10 pipe on the positioner
- Bending, stooping, walking and climbing stairs
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Experience required for level II & level III welder
- Welding trade school graduate or up to two years' experience as a certified welder
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Operating machinery and/or power tools
- 5 or more years industry experience as a welder
- Clear background check and drug/alcohol screening
- Demonstrate GTAW skills.
- Lift and carry: 50 pounds for 100 feet
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
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Fairlead
Portsmouth, VA 23704
~ 13 min Onsite
- Center Punch
- Lockable tool storage
- Combination Square
- 12" Crescent Wrench
- Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in the elements and noisy conditions.
- Burning goggles
- This position is performed in a traditional office environment with local travel required between facilities.
- Slag Hammer
- Ability to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications
- Work Shift Hours: 6am - 4:30pm (Mon. - Thurs.); overtime potentially on Fridays.
- Utility Knife
- Ability to interpret weld symbols and identify necessary weld sizes and joint configuration
- Chalk Box
- 3 lb hammer
- Bottle Wrench
- Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes, and techniques requiring correct weld joint identification in accordance with MIL-22D or AWS D1.1, and the ability to identify and correct weld defects prior to an NDT inspector showing up on site providing acceptable first-time quality
- Wire Cutters
- Pliers
- Full Face Welding Shield
- Ability to weld parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness
- Pencil
- Ability to weld dissimilar metals
- Striker
- Welding Gloves
- Electrode holder (stinger)
- "25' Tape
- Occasional lifting 50+ pounds.
- Work Experience: Minimum 3 years related welding experience
- Candidate must have prior experience and qualification in accordance with applicable NAVSEA documents
- Must be able to obtain and maintain access to assigned military/government installations as required for work activity
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NSC Staffing
Newport News, VA 23608
~ 37 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit
- Physical capability to wear PPE and work in shipyard environments.
- Proficiency in SMAW , FCAW , and GMAW welding techniques
- Ability to interpret structural drawings, weld symbols, and Navy damage control diagrams.
- 2-10 years of experience in welding and shipfitting.
- Strong understanding of ship repair terminology and compartment nomenclature.
- Basic math skills and ability to measure using U.S. and metric systems.
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WELDER/STRUCTURE TRAINEE - 3 WEEK UNPAID PROGRAM (11:00PM-7:00AM)
HII
Newport News, VA 23608
~ 37 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit
- Must be able to pass physical agility test
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
- Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
- Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
- US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
- Must be able to perform work outdoors, year- round, in all weather conditions
- Must be able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours), 1100PM to 7:00AM (Monday - Friday) OR present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Welding or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post-secondary institution, or military equivalent.
- Must be able to perform overhead work
- Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
- Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
- Must be willing to work any shift
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
- Must be able to work at extreme heights
SHIPFITTER TRAINEE - COMPLETE 3 WEEKS OF FREE TRADES TRAINING 7AM-3:30PM
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA 23608
Education AssistanceHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit
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VTG
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
~ 27 min Onsite
- Three (3) to Ten (10) years of related experience
- Must pass precertification company welding test
- Welder
- High School Diploma or GED
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COLONNA'S SHIPYARD
Norfolk, VA 23503
OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
- Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
- Welder
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
- Travel Requirements: Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
- Must have ability to enter and move through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods
- Must be able to follow instructions.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
- Must have knowledge of welding techniques, mirror welding, preheat and inter-pass temperature, tools and equipment
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade to include but not limited to fillet weld gauges, V-WAC gauge, CAM Gauge, temp sticks, and preheat application tooling.
- Must be able to comprehend weld sequence sketches, and templates.
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with others.
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes and, when necessary, respirator.
- Must have at least seven (7) years' experience as a Welder.
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform GTAW 6G pipe welding and GMAW-P all positions.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
- Must be a steady and reliable worker that maintains regular and consistent attendance.
- While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
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Fairlead Integrated
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Requires Travel
- 25' Tape
- Center Punch
- Lockable tool storage
- Combination Square
- Certification and experience as a forklift and man-lift operator
- Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery either indoors or outdoors in the elements and noisy conditions.
- Burning goggles
- Slag Hammer
- Ability to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications
- Work Shift Hours: 6am - 4:30pm (Mon. - Thurs.); overtime potentially on Fridays.
- Utility Knife
- Ability to interpret weld symbols and identify necessary weld sizes and joint configuration
- Chalk Box
- 3 lb hammer
- Bottle Wrench
- Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes, and techniques requiring correct weld joint identification in accordance with MIL-22D or AWS D1.1, and the ability to identify and correct weld defects prior to an NDT inspector showing up on site providing acceptable first-time quality
- Wire Cutters
- Pliers
- Full Face Welding Shield
- Ability to weld parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness
- Pencil
- Ability to weld dissimilar metals
- Striker
- Welding Gloves
- 12” Crescent Wrench
- Electrode holder (stinger)
- Occasional lifting 50+ pounds.
- Work Experience: Minimum 3 years related welding experience
- Candidate must have prior experience and qualification in accordance with applicable NAVSEA documents
- Must be able to obtain and maintain access to assigned military/government installations as required for work activity
What companies are hiring Welder Apprentice jobs in Norfolk,VA?
- Chugach Government Solutions
- Tidewater Staffing
- PVI Holdings
- Fairlead
- NSC Staffing
- HII
- Huntington Ingalls Industries
- VTG
- COLONNA'S SHIPYARD
- Fairlead Integrated
- Chugach Government Solutions
- Tidewater Staffing
- PVI Holdings
- Fairlead
- NSC Staffing
- HII
- Huntington Ingalls Industries
- VTG
- COLONNA'S SHIPYARD
- Fairlead Integrated
