WELDER - STRUCTURAL 1ST CLASS

The Role

Become a Structural Welder As a Structural Welder at Ingalls Shipbuilding, you’ll be part of the elite team responsible for building the steel backbone of America’s most advanced naval vessels. Your welding expertise ensures the strength, durability, and safety of ships that will serve our nation around the world for decades.

What You Can Earn

Earn up to $39.04 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Additional opportunities for overtime and long-term growth.

What You’ll Do

• Perform high-quality welding using: – Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) — stick welding – Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) — wire welding
• Join, weld, and reinforce a variety of structural steel components.
• Work from drawings, instructions, and welding procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Operate in an active, 24/7 shipyard environment that may include: – Working at heights – Confined spaces – Changing weather conditions – Day or night shifts depending on production needs
• Maintain and follow safety practices that meet — and often exceed — industry standards.

Why This Work Matters

Since 1938, Ingalls welders have helped construct nearly 70% of the U.S. Navy’s fleet. Your craftsmanship becomes part of ships that protect our nation and stand the test of time.

What You Bring

• Proven experience with SMAW and FCAW welding processes
• Ability to work safely and effectively in demanding industrial environments
• Dependability, teamwork, and strong work ethic
• Commitment to producing high-quality welds with precision and consistency

Must Have

• Minimum 3 Yrs. Welding experience in FCAW and SWAW
• Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions

Nice to Have

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Why HII

HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.