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Chesapeake,VA

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COLONNA'S SHIPYARD - Norfolk, VA

Welder Foreman - Steel America (Job ID: 1462)
~ 16 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit
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ENGINEER WELDING 3

HII

Newport News, VA 23608

Paid Relocation to Newport News, VA

~ 45 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $156,000.00
Relocation assistance will be available
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career
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
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
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Welder

Delphinus Engineering

Norfolk, VA 23503

$17-$33/hr
~ 16 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$17.00 - $33.00 hourly
Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
Company paid Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match
Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
Life Insurance and AD&D; \- Company paid
Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
Paid time off with company holiday
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Typically requires 1-5 years related experience.
High School Diploma or GED, plus technical/vocational training or the equivalent combination.
Thorough knowledge of welding standards of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and/or FCAW welding procedures.
Skill to make complete penetration and complete fusion welds.
Read and understand blueprints and specifications.
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check
Obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.
Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written technical instructions and manuals.
Must possess working knowledge of welding procedures and tools.
Knowledge of welding shrinkage, welding techniques and physical properties of metal.
Ability to qualify using welding procedures on plate and/or pipe.
Must be able to pass Workmanship Inspection training.
Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
Able to follow safety procedures.
The employee must be able to pass the vision test.
Experience working in the marine welding/fitter trade gained through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training is preferred.
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1st Class Combination Fitter/Welder - Steel America (Job ID: 1526)

COLONNA'S SHIPYARD

Norfolk, VA 23503

~ 16 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Pay Range: $28.42 - $35.94
Medical/dental/vision options
Company paid disability insurances
401k with match
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
A 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO)
Will often require hours beyond a standard work week
Flexible schedule availability to support production/operations.
Must have at least 5 years of experience in both fitting and welding, preferably in a marine or shipyard environment; or have graduated from a registered apprenticeship program relevant to the trade.
Proficient in various welding techniques and metal fabrication processes.
Must be proficient in metalworking, welding, and blueprint interpretation.
Must be able to lift heavy materials, work at heights, and operate in confined spaces.
Must be proficient in Stick Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Welding (FCAW) techniques in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
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.
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.
Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
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.
Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
Frequent use of respirator.
Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.
Preferably in a marine or shipyard environment
Previous technical training highly preferred.
Relevant certifications in welding, such as AWS (American Welding Society), or equivalent, are preferred.
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Welder

INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATORS

Portsmouth, VA 23703

$20-$41/hr
~ 14 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

$20.00-$41.00 per hour DOE
Per Diem OR Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
LTD
Accident
Critical Illness
401k
Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.
Full Time
Willing to work 40+ hours a week
Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
Experience with steel, aluminum and/or stainless steel required
Must be able to lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually (up to 60 pounds) or using a hoist
Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time
Willing to work 40+ hours a week
Must have own basic skill related tools and equipment if not supplied by the workplace
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Welder/ Fabricator

L3 Harris

Norfolk, VA 23503

~ 16 min OnsiteBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The salary range for this role in Virginia is $52,000- $97,000.
Health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or trade school certifications in welding.
Demonstrated strong foundational knowledge and practical skills in welding techniques.
Ability to pass a 3G plate test in all positions for aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
Strong proficiency in TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding processes.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with tight tolerances.
Experience with fixturing and setting up parts using precision welding tables.
L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Knowledge of most metal types used for fabrication. (Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, Monel, k500)
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
New, Posted 6 hours ago
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Welder

General Dynamics Information Technology

Norfolk, VA 23503

~ 16 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $25.50 - $34.50.
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
1 + years of related experience
Blueprints, Welding, Welding Procedures
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Education: High School Diploma/GED
Required Experience: 1+ years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
MIG which Aluminum GMAW
Flux core FCAW carbon steel and stainless
Stick weld carbon steel stainless SMAW
Obtaining DBIDS, and access to all shipyards
Preferred experience in TIG all metals GTAW, CUNI and copper/face feed Certification in Brazing.
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Pipe Welder J1-J4 (NIGHT SHIFT)

NASSCO

Norfolk, VA 23523

~ 16 min Onsite

Night shift 3pm - 11pm
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Pipe Welder
Have a working knowledge and understanding of welding standards, such as Tech-Pub-278, Tech-Pub-248, MIL-STD-1689 and proper joint designs IAW MIL-STD-22D.
Have the ability to weld all types of materials, to tig and stick, weld plate, pipe including piping joints such as sockets, butts,E.B rings, backing rings and open butts.
Have experience with various metals such as cuni, monel, stainless steel, alum and carbon steel/cromoly.
Be able to set up and operate welding machines such as SYNCHROWAVE 250 and POWCON ST-300.
Be able to trouble shoot problems with tig lines and machines.
Be able to weld with the use of a mag-base mirror for tig and stick.
Have the ability to utilize Metro PCP 912-04 for P-I piping.
Have knowledge of proper joint designs IAW MIL-STD-22D.
Be able to weld different materials with stick and tig.
Have the ability to weld pipe and plate including butts, sockets, and backing rings.
Have experience with carbon steel/cromoly, cuni and stainless steel materials.
Be able to operate with welding banks and some knowledge of the operation of welding machines such as SYNCHROWAVE 250 and POWCON ST-300.
Be able to troubleshoot problems with tig lines and machines.
Have some knowledge of proper weld joint designs.
Have the ability to stick weld and a willingness to learn tig.
Ability to operate with welding banks.
Have the ability to stick weld fillet and butt joints.
Be able to pass 6-G carbon steel pipe welding test.
Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.
Have experience with various metals helpful but not mandatory.
Have a willingness to learn other procedures.
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Marine Structural Welder

Tidewater Staffing

Norfolk, VA 23503

~ 16 min Onsite

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and weld process
Weekly pay
Overtime opportunities
Ability to pass structural weld tests (as required by project)
Experience welding carbon steel
Ability to read blueprints and understand weld symbols
Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and standing for extended periods
Knowledge of OSHA shipyard safety practices
Reliable transportation
Consistent attendance
Prior shipyard or heavy structural welding experience preferred
Stainless a plus
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Welder 1/Class

Fairlead Integrated

Portsmouth, VA 23703

~ 14 min Onsite

Full-Time
First Shift
Minimum 5+ years related welding experience, or accredited Apprenticeship Program graduate or Journeyman Certificate accepted in lieu of work experience
Ability to weld PQR plates to qualify the company for new processes
Ability to be certified to the company's Level 2 VT NDT procedures
Candidate must have prior experience and qualification in accordance with applicable NAVSEA documents
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 and constant first-time quality
Ability to interpret weld symbols and identify necessary weld sizes and joint configuration
Ability to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications
Ability to weld dissimilar metals
Ability to weld parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to assigned military/government installations as required for work activity
25' Tape
3 lb. hammer
Burning goggles
Striker
Full Face Welding Shield
Welding Gloves
Slag Hammer
Bottle Wrench
12” Crescent Wrench
Wire Cutters
Pliers
Utility Knife
Electrode holder (stinger)
Lockable tool storage
Flashlight
Occasional lifting to 50+ pounds.
Weld certifications in multiple processes as required per division needs
Certification and experience as a forklift and man-lift operator

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Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) and NDT Inspector

Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC

Chesapeake, VA 23322

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

May qualify candidates for compensation at the higher end of the range.
BMF is willing to provide training and development opportunities for qualified CWIs to obtain additional NDT qualifications.
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends when required by project needs.
Full-time
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to government contract requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DBIDS badge/access credential to enter area shipyards and naval installations.
Must be able to gain and maintain access to area shipyards and naval installations, including NN-HII, NASSCO, BAE Systems, MHI, NNSY, NOB, and other customer facilities as required.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends when required by project needs.
Candidates must be comfortable working in areas with varying temperatures, noise, confined spaces, ladders, and other conditions commonly associated with ship repair.
Prior qualification or certification in PT, MT, and/or UT is preferred but not required.
Candidates with NDT experience or certifications in addition to their CWI qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
CAD experience is a plus.
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