WELDER/STRUCTURE (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

About Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees, including third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation shipbuilders, HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We are the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and the integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

About the Role

As a welder, you will join a diverse and innovative team of professionals ranging from skilled trades to engineers and technical subject matter experts. Your journey begins by qualifying through the shipyard's state-of-the-art welding school. Upon completion, you will utilize a wide range of welding filler metals and processes to perform structural and pipe welds across all phases of ship construction for aircraft carriers and submarines.

Your work will involve tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations and joints using manual and mechanized processes. You will apply various techniques including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW in all positions, ensuring all welds satisfy rigorous nondestructive testing requirements. Beyond core welding duties, you will receive additional training in certified visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor equipment problems. This role offers a unique opportunity to build the world's most powerful naval ships while working in a supportive environment that prioritizes safety and well-being.

Why HII

At HII, we build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics-driven organization. Working at HII is more than a job—it is an opportunity to build a future. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage.

Hiring Process & Application

This position is designed for job seekers who have received and can provide a certificate or diploma in Welding or a directly related field. Candidates with no prior experience or certifications are encouraged to apply to the Welder Trainee requisition. To learn more about the role, please watch our informational video.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email detailing the nature of your request and your contact information, or call 1-844-849-8463 (Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding). Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.