Welder

GDIT
Norfolk, VA

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA Norfolk
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ212333

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
SCA

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Blueprints, Welding, Welding Procedures
Certifications:
None
Experience:
1 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Welder, Combination, Maintenance

This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks:

Contingencies: Satisfaction of all eligibility requirements as dictated by any customer account or business area that you will be supporting. The eligibility requirements for continued employment in this position include, but may not be limited to, obtaining DBIDS, and access to all shipyards. Further information may be provided under separate cover.

Applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other materials that require welding.
Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
Lays out and marks points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.
Uses measuring instruments and hand tools to position pieces that require welding into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Participates in special projects, as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Required Experience: 1+ years of related experience
Location: On Customer Site
US Citizenship Required

Required Certifications:

MIG which Aluminum GMAW
Flux core FCAW carbon steel and stainless

Stick weld carbon steel stainless SMAW

*Preferred experience in TIG all metals GTAW, CUNI and copper/face feed Certification in Brazing.*

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $25.50 - $34.50. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Norfolk

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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Welder, Combination, Maintenance


This is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization position, working within shipyards and drydocks onboard U.S. Naval ships. The incumbent will be working in varying temperatures of high heat in the summer and cold in the winter preforming the following tasks:


Contingencies: Satisfaction of all eligibility requirements as dictated by any customer account or business area that you will be supporting. The eligibility requirements for continued employment in this position include, but may not be limited to, obtaining DBIDS, and access to all shipyards. Further information may be provided under separate cover.


Applies appropriate welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts of metal or other materials that require welding.
Works from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
Lays out and marks points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe or templates.
Uses measuring instruments and hand tools to position pieces that require welding into jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
May inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Participates in special projects, as required.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Required Experience: 1+ years of related experience
Location: On Customer Site
US Citizenship Required



Required Certifications:


MIG which Aluminum GMAW
Flux core FCAW carbon steel and stainless


Stick weld carbon steel stainless SMAW


*Preferred experience in TIG all metals GTAW, CUNI and copper/face feed Certification in Brazing.*


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays


Posted 2026-01-24

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