Shipyard Welder

Structural Welder (Pulse Arc)

*Location: Newport News, VA*

$45/hr and $140 in per diem

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Welder with expertise in Pulse Arc welding techniques to join our team. You will be responsible for assisting on the building of nuclear powered submarines and aircraft carriers. This role requires a minimum of four years of experience in naval shipyard environments, specializing in various welding processes including Pulse Arc Welding (GMAW-P), Stick Welding (SMAW), MIG Welding (GMAW), and Flux-Core Welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-pass, all-position fillet and butt welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P processes.
• Work efficiently in physically demanding environments such as shipboard, sub-assemblies, and staging areas.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations pertinent to the shipbuilding industry.
• Utilize air carbon arc gouging techniques and properly use fillet and butt weld gauges.
• Pass all position, multi-pass butt weld welder qualification tests according to MIL-STD-248D standards.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience with GMAW, FCAW, and GMAW-P welding processes.
• Experience in physically demanding environments and working with shipboard sub-assemblies.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations for shipbuilding.
• Skill in air carbon arc gouging.
• Ability to use fillet and butt weld gauges accurately.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge, LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.