Structural Welder Trainee, 3-Week Unpaid Program

Job overview

The Structural Welder Trainee role is onsite in Newport News, VA, with a stated annual salary range of $59,675.20 to $62,067.20; the three-week, 120-hour training program itself is unpaid. Training is held at Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, Tidewater Community College in Portsmouth, or Camp Community College in Suffolk. The program prepares trainees for welding work at Newport News Shipbuilding, which builds U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The program provides an entry point into the welding trade through training and qualification, followed by work on structural and pipe welds during ship construction. Welders use multiple welding processes and techniques and must meet inspection requirements while working in demanding shipyard environments.

What you'll do

• Complete the three-week, 120-hour unpaid training program, scheduled 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
• learn welding processes and perform structural and pipe welds after qualification
• perform tack, fillet, and full-penetration welding
• meet visual, ultrasonic, and radiographic inspection requirements
• receive further training in visual inspection, fire watch, carbon arcing, and minor equipment troubleshooting. The role may involve outdoor work, heights, and confined spaces
• overtime and any shift may be required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structural welder trainee

3-week unpaid program

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

welding training

shipbuilding

structural welding

pipe welding

smaw

fcaw

gmaw

gtaw

120-hour program

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans
• on-site health centers
• telemedicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance
• 401(k) savings options
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• education scholarships.

Why this role

Three-week unpaid training program; training sites are in Hampton, Portsmouth, or Suffolk, Virginia. U.S. citizenship is required.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.