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Welding Engineer

Portsmouth,VA

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HII - Newport News, VA

ENGINEER WELDING 1

Paid Relocation to Newport News, VA

~ 37 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit
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ENGINEER WELDING 2

HII

Newport News, VA 23608

Paid Relocation to Newport News, VA

~ 37 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

Salary Range: $96,000.00 to $121,000.00
Relocation assistance will be available
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
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
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Welder

IMIA, LLC

Portsmouth, VA 23703

$20-$41/hr
OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

Pay Range: $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
Knowledge of welding equipment and associated tooling including proper set up and use
Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form including but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals
Familiarity with the metric system
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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1st Class Combination Fitter/Welder - Steel America (Job ID: 1526)

COLONNA'S SHIPYARD

Norfolk, VA 23503

~ 13 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

Delphinus Engineering

Norfolk, VA 23503

$17-$33/hr
~ 13 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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Welder

INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATORS

Portsmouth, VA 23703

$20-$41/hr
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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Ship/Submarine Welder 1 - Chesapeake, VA

M.C. Dean

Chesapeake, VA 23322

$34.80/hr
Requires Travel

USD $23.20 - USD $34.80 /Hr.
Work overtime upon management request
High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of 1-2 years of applicable welding experience
ASNT NDT Level I Certification, or relevant experience.
One (1) other relevant technical certification or qualification such as American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Supervisor, AWS Certified Weld Inspector, or other.
Read and interpret specifications
Read and understand shipboard installation drawings, blueprints, and job orders
Use a variety of ARC and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as foundations, cable collars, cable/pipe/vent hangers, cable tube penetrations, studs, etc.
Weld in all positions and for all types of metals and alloys in various shapes to include pipes, structural forms, plates, sheet metal, bar stock, machinery and equipment
Weld parts together using gas welding, or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes
Perform thermal cutting and grinding
Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase size of metal parts
Occupation Safety Haz-Mat Certification
Shipyard Competent Person Certification
Aloft/Climbing / Climbing Shipyard Stairs and Ladders Certification
Working in Confined Spaces Certification
Training and the Ability to Safely Lift and Move Objects of 50 LBS
You must be a US Citizenship eligible for clearance.
You must pass a background investigation
You must have a valid driver's license
Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Welder 1/Class

Fairlead Integrated

Portsmouth, VA 23703

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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Pipefitter

QED Systems

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

$22-$35/hr
~ 26 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$22-$35 Hourly
Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
Experienced (5+ years) Pipefitter
The candidate must be able to comply with all applicable safety regulations
Work under industrial repair conditions
Work in confined spaces
Climb vertical/inclined ladders.
The candidate must have experience using hand tools, fixtures, and shop machinery as required.
The candidate must have knowledge and experience in brazing and welding procedures.
The candidate must also be able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints or technical drawings and understand associated welding symbols.
Have completed an apprenticeship program or demonstrate by doing the experience outline above.
All applicants must provide a resume
Be eligible for a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential.
Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes.
No less than 30 pounds.
High School Diploma required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.
Military technical school(s) desirable.
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Shipfitter

BAE Systems

Norfolk, VA 23523

$29-$35/hr
~ 13 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The salary range for this position is $29.00 to $35.00 per hour (or $60,320 to $72,800 annually).
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
An employee assistance program
A legal plan
Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
Education Minimum: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Relevant Experience: 3-5 yrs.
A mechanic must demonstrate a developing understanding of naval vessel compartments, number systems and related vessel terminology for the CG, DDG, and LHD ships.
Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
Must be able to wear standard PPE and use basic ship fitting tool list
Must be able to obtain a government access badge.
Preferred tack welding certification
Preferred SMAW and FCAW or FCA certifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Relevant Experience: 5-8 yrs.
Weld Certification
Ultrasonic Impact Testing Treatment (UIT Treatment) - certification
Carbon steel certification
Passing grade on breaking test
Certification in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as manual metal arc welding (MMA or MMAW), flux shielded arc welding or informally as stick welding (manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld)
Certification in flux-cored arc welding (FCAW or FCA) (a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process)

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Structural Fitter - 2nd Shift

Riggins

Hampton, VA 23666

~ 29 min Onsite

Night shift differential pay available
Monthly bonuses offered
Full-time
2nd Shift
Night shift
Must be able to read blueprints
Ability to read technical drawings and weld symbols
Strong understanding of structural fabrication and layout techniques
Proficiency with measuring tools and fabrication equipment
Knowledge of metal properties and tolerances
Physical ability to lift heavy materials and work in various positions
Basic math and geometry skills
Welding experience (preferred but not always required)
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