Shipboard Welder Norfolk, VA

Shipboard Welder job folk, VA.

Location: USA VA Norfolk

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ207800

Job Family: SCA

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Description: Shipboard Welder – Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Shipboard Welder for a career where growth is just as important as the mission you support.

• Applies appropriate welding processes to join surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other weldable materials.
• Must be able to complete a three‑position weld test (V, H, OH) SMAW CS plate test.
• Must be able to complete structural workmanship test.
• Layouts and marks points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.
• Positions pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Inspects completed work for conformance to specifications.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less‑experienced welders.
• Performs all work in accordance with established security and safety procedures.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Must be able to obtain all necessary badges (DBIDS and shipyard).
• Able to work on and climb ladders, operate in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes up to 75 lbs.

• Skills: Hand Tools, Welding, Welding Fabrication
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 3+ years of related welding experience
• US Citizenship
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Requires a High School Diploma or GED (Technical or vocational training is a plus).
• Must be able to obtain a DBIDS Badge for access to Naval Bases, Naval Facilities, and private shipyards (BAE, NASSCO, etc.).

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay and paid time off, medical plan options, dental plan options, vision plan, short and long‑term disability, life and accident insurance, and other offerings to support work/life balance.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA VA Norfolk

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans