Skilled Welder
Company
Naval Foundry and Propeller Center
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Join us for an exciting Career Fair! We are conducting in-person interviews and providing job offers on the spot! Here are the details:
Date: Friday, March 13th, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Philadelphia Navy Yard, S. 19th & Kitty Hawk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19112
Follow the signs to the entrance.
What to bring:
• Valid form of I.D.
• Multiple copies of your resume (Note: All resumes must be two pages in length as per OPM guidelines).
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare components or areas for welding by cleaning, laying out, and setting up.
• Utilize welding techniques including SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW with inspections as needed (VT and PT).
• Operate arc welding equipment and oxyfuel cutting torches to ensure proper alignment and fit.
• Adhere to all safety precautions associated with welding processes.
• Read and interpret welding symbols from blueprints, specifications, and sketches.
• Set up machines and welding equipment as necessary.
Application Questions:
• Are you a US Citizen?
• Can you obtain a Secret Security Clearance?
• Do you possess experience with GMAW-P and GTAW welding processes along with materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel-copper, and aluminum?
• How did you find out about this job posting? (Example: BuildSubmarines.com, Indeed, NFPC Employee, etc.)
Experience Required:
• A minimum of 3 years of welding experience.
Date: Friday, March 13th, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Philadelphia Navy Yard, S. 19th & Kitty Hawk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19112
Follow the signs to the entrance.
What to bring:
• Valid form of I.D.
• Multiple copies of your resume (Note: All resumes must be two pages in length as per OPM guidelines).
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare components or areas for welding by cleaning, laying out, and setting up.
• Utilize welding techniques including SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW with inspections as needed (VT and PT).
• Operate arc welding equipment and oxyfuel cutting torches to ensure proper alignment and fit.
• Adhere to all safety precautions associated with welding processes.
• Read and interpret welding symbols from blueprints, specifications, and sketches.
• Set up machines and welding equipment as necessary.
Application Questions:
• Are you a US Citizen?
• Can you obtain a Secret Security Clearance?
• Do you possess experience with GMAW-P and GTAW welding processes along with materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel-copper, and aluminum?
• How did you find out about this job posting? (Example: BuildSubmarines.com, Indeed, NFPC Employee, etc.)
Experience Required:
• A minimum of 3 years of welding experience.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour in 2026 but plumbers under Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations must receive at least $28.75 per hour on federal contracts. Overtime at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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