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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$53k–$56k/yr
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$24/hr
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Chesapeake Controls, Inc.Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$36/hr–$50/hr
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$62k–$80k/yr
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$45k–$64k/yr
At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter. The good…
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$13/hr–$15/hr
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
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Skills: Automotive Systems Knowledge, Retail Sales, Parts Sourcing, Diagnostic Equipment Operation, Inventory Management
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$26/hr
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$54k–$68k/yr
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$45k–$57k/yr
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$54k–$68k/yr
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
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Skills: Automotive Systems Knowledge, Parts Sourcing, Customer Service, POS Systems, Diagnostic Equipment Operation
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
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Skills: Automotive Systems Knowledge, Parts Sourcing, Diagnostic Equipment Operation, POS Systems, Customer Service
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
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Skills: Automotive Systems Knowledge, Retail Sales, Diagnostic Equipment Operation, Inventory Management, POS Systems
Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
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Skills: Automotive Systems Knowledge, Retail Sales, Parts Sourcing, Diagnostic Equipment Operation, Inventory Management
Newport News, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$21/hr–$28/hr
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$70k–$150k/yr
Bay Custom Auto We are a rapidly growing Collision Repair company seeking talented professionals to work in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment. We are looking to immediately hire a Collision Repair Technician. Exp…
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Newport News, Virginia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
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Newport News, Virginia, United States • On-site
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Perform structural and pipe welds on aircraft carriers and submarines using various manual and mechanized techniques. Ensure all work meets stringent nondestructive testing requirements and adhere to strict safety protocols in challenging environments.
Candidates must be 2026 high school graduates or possess a welding certificate and be able to pass a physical agility test. Must be willing to complete a 3-week unpaid training program if not already certified.
Req ID: 44055
Team: X18 WELDERS
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: Multiple
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: No
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $59,675.20 to $62,067.20
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
This Job Listing is for recent or upcoming 2026 High School Graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $500 sign-on bonus to welder trainee hires. In addition, NNS is offering $500 in relocation bonus to welder trainee new hires that live 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA. Job seekers who apply are eligible for the sign-on and relocation bonus. Newport News Shipbuilding offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, 401K company match, employee discounts, and more. The sign-on bonus is for external new hires. Current Newport News Shipbuilding employees are ineligible for the sign-on bonus.
This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in the Welder trade or for job seekers with a certificate in a related trades field.
Newport News Shipbuilding has partnered with the Virginia Ship Repair Association, local Virginia community colleges and maritime training facilities, to offer Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs for individuals interested in learning a trade and working full-time for NNS. The Welding trainee program is offered once a month with 8-10 students per class, and is held at Virginia Peninsula Community College (Hampton, VA), Tidewater Community College (Portsmouth, VA), or Camp Community College (Suffolk, VA). Each (UNPAID) program is 3-weeks (120 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday thru Friday).
Candidates who have received and provide a certificate or diploma in Welding or directly related field are encouraged to apply and may be eligible to waive the completion of the trainee program. Directly related fields include AWS Welding (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and/or FCAW).
To learn more about the Marine Trades Training (MTT) programs and how the process works, please visit: https://hii.com/careers/nns-marine-trades-trainee-programs/
As a welder, you will being your career by qualifying though the shipyard’s start-of-the-art welding school. Upon completion, you will use a variety of welding filler metals and processes to perform structural and pipe welds throughout all phases of ship construction. Welders are responsible for tack, fillet, and full penetration welding on steel foundations, as well as structural and pipe joints for aircraft carriers and submarines.
Welders will employ various welding processes including SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), and perform welding in all positions using both manual and mechanized techniques. All work will meet stringent nondestructive testing requirements, including visual inspection, ultrasonic inspection, and radiographic inspection. Additionally, welders will receive further training in certified visual inspection, fire watch protocols, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment issues.
Working at Newport News Shipbuilding often involves performing tasks in various weather conditions, at extreme heights on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms and in small, confined spaces such as tanks, compartments, or voids in a ship. These environments require a strong focus on safety, precision, and adaptability, as well as physical agility and comfort working in challenging conditions.
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Must be able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday) OR present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in Welding or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent.
Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
Must be able to pass physical agility test
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
Must be able to perform overhead work
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator
Must be able to perform work outdoors, year- round, in all weather conditions
Must be able to work at extreme heights
Must be able to work in small, tight, confined spaces
Must be willing to work any shift
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. 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.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer 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. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
For more than 85 years, the shipbuilders of Ingalls Shipbuilding have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the U.S. Navy.
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There are currently 369 open trades positions in Newport News, VA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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