Welding | Welder

Welding | Welder


Company
Naval Foundry and Propeller Center
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Jooble
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Job Description
Career Fair! Come join us for in-person interviews, job offers will be given out on the spot! See below for details.

Friday March 13th, 2026

10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

Philadelphia Navy Yard

S. 19th & Kitty Hawk Ave Philadelphia, PA 19112

Follow Signs for Entrance

What to bring:

Valid form of I.D

Multiple Resume
• Per OPM: "With President Trump s Executive Order. All resumes must be two pages in length.

Must have a hard copy of resume.

Responsibilities/Knowledge include but are not limited to:

Prepares component or area for welding. includes cleaning, layout, and setup.

Welds using SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW. Welds can be inspected per VT and PT.

Operates arc welding equipment, oxyfuel cutting torch or other cutting methods to ensure alignment or fit.

Understand safety precautions associated with welding.

Reads and interprets welding symbols from blueprints, specifications, and sketches.

Sets up machines and equipment.

Application Question(s):

Are you a US Citizen?

Are you able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance?

Do you have experience with GMAW-P and GTAW welding processes with experience on materials such as Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Nickel-Copper, and Aluminum?

How did you find this job posting? Example (BuildSubmarines.com, Indeed, NFPC Employee etc.)

Experience:

~ Welding: 3 years (Required)

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