EB Welder; Union

Job Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. Our pioneering spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history—from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers to landing on the moon. We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future and have fun along the way.

Nebraska’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking an EB Welder to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location. Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. The region offers outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting, and whitewater rafting, and is within a few hours of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Virginia, and Ohio.

• Weld pressure vessels.
• Weld structural parts and assemblies.
• Operate pre‑ and post‑heat ovens.
• Lay out locations and make setups as required.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Assemble tooling according to established procedures.
• Operate any process in accordance with the procedures and setup sheets.
• Clean and prepare parts for welding.
• Operate hand grinding equipment.
• Operate wash tanks.
• Operate CNC controls for semi‑automated equipment.
• Assure that all gauges and necessary documentation are in the work area.
• Fill out required documentation to indicate completion of the welding process.
• Input data into electronic work instructions.
• Operate material handling devices.

• High school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience in all types of welding work, including a minimum of 3 years of TIG welding.
• Essential computer and reading skills required.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.
• Must be able to pass a vision acuity and color perception test yearly.
• Must be able to pass and maintain customer certifications in accordance with applicable military specifications, including AWS D17.1 Class
  
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U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit