Structural Welder(s) - Competitive Wages, Long Term Work
C.A. Jones, Inc.Role Overview
C.A. Jones, Inc. is hiring a mid-level Structural Welder(s) - Competitive Wages, Long Term Work. This is a full-time role in Newport News. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Join us in the construction of the Navy's newest naval aircraft carriers and submarines at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding. Prior to performing work at HI-NNS all Welders must successfully pass the below tests at the Newport News welding school. Must be a U.S. citizen to gain access to work sites. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation and hair follicle drug testing.
Must be able to work any shift. Must have reliable transportation. Resumes are REQUIRED for consideration.
Experience
Four years commercial / industrial / naval experience as a first class Welder.
Required Skills
1. Multi-pass. All position fillet and butt welds using the following processes: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), Pulse Arc Welding and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding).
2. Heating - Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch.
3. Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, staging, etc.).
4. Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry.
5. Air Carbon Arc Gouging.
6. Ability to properly use fillet and butt weld gauges.
This position offers:
- Competitive wages $45 /hr.
- Per Diem for Qualified candidates (permanent residence MUST be over 75 miles from of shipyard)
- Long Term work opportunity
- Overtime on an as needed basis
- Health Insurance
- Vacation Bonus
- Holiday Bonus
- 401K
Thank you for your interest!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Structural Welder(s) - Competitive Wages, Long Term Work position at C.A. Jones, Inc.?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to C.A. Jones, Inc.. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Structural Welder(s) - Competitive Wages, Long Term Work position at C.A. Jones, Inc. located?
This position is based in Newport News. C.A. Jones, Inc. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Structural Welder(s) - Competitive Wages, Long Term Work at C.A. Jones, Inc. earn?
C.A. Jones, Inc. has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Structural Welder(s) - Competitive Wages, Long Term Work role at C.A. Jones, Inc. posted?
This role was posted on April 29, 2026 (49 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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