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Welder Journeyman (Mastertradesperson 4)

HII
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Sept 2025
💰 $67,662/yr($54,755/yr$67,662/yr)

About the role

Requisition Number: 25582 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $54,755.00 - $67,662.40 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

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Summary

For over a century, HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navy’s most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navy’s readiness! We are seeking a Journeyman level Marine Welder to provide support at South West Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Product Family located in San Diego, CA. This Journeyman Welder will be responsible for welding tasks, provide structural and non-structural welding services in-shop and aboard ships. This includes hot work operations, component repair, fabrication and metal forming, pipefitting, and ship-fitting. Welder will also perform accommodation ladder/ship’s gangway disassembly, assessment, and component repair to support U.S. Navy operations in San Diego, CA.

What You Will Do

  • Conduct in-shop and on-board welding, including structural and non-structural tasks, hot work, and fabrication.

  • Repair and maintain accommodation ladders and ship's gangways to support U.S. Navy operations.

  • Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others.
  • May provide direction and lead others and May manage one or more multiple jobs.
  • Completes comprehension of specialty trades functions and tools. Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks.
  • Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.
  • May perform quality inspections on finished product. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.

What You Must Have

  • High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience.
  • Must have at least 6 years of experience with pipe bender, universal iron worker, plate shear, portable plasma cutter, oxygen/acetylene torch, drill press, horizontal band saw, vertical band saw, pipe notcher, finger brake, disc/belt sander, operated various GTAW/SMAW/GMAW welding machines, slip roll forming/bending machine, and portable electrical, pneumatic, and hand tools.
  • Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain CAC ID base access and DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain welding qualifications per the following list within ninety (90) calendar days of starting:
    • GMAW aluminum plate 5356 in the vertical/horizontal/overhead positions.
    • SMAW steel plate 11018 in the vertical/horizontal/overhead positions.
    • GTAW aluminum plate 5356 in the vertical/horizontal/overhead positions.
    • GTAW 2-1/2” steel pipe 70S2 and RN-82 in the 6G position.
    • SMAW steel plate 8N12 in the vertical/horizontal/overhead positions.
    • As required by assignment: Grade III and Grade V Brazing in the vertical/horizontal positions, to include face-feed and insert type fittings.
  • Must be able to complete training and ceritifications within ninety (90) calendar days of starting:
    • OHSA 10hrs
    • CPR
    • Fall protection training
    • Low speed vehicle training (operation of carts)
    • PQS 301 Craftman qualification
  • May be required to obtain forklift license depending on shop need.
  • Must obtain and maintain Marine Chemist Certification. 
  • Start date contingent upon approval of base access which is required for this position and continued employment. 

Preferred: Bonus Points For

  • A current, valid DoD confidential clearance or higher. 

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