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Welder II (Job ID: 4176)

Valkyrie Enterprises
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Norfolk, VA, USA
Sep 20, 2026
Position: Welder II (Job ID: 4176)
Location: Norfolk, VA
Remote Status: On-Site
Job Id: 4176
# of Openings: 3
Welder II
Purpose:
  • Valkyrie Enterprises is looking for a Welder. They will play a key role in welding on Naval Ships. 
  • The job is located in Norfolk Virginia.
Job Description:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and rough sketches. Use drawings and specifications to plan welding operations.
  • Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes and standards.
  • Must be able to understand and interpret welding symbols IAW MIL-STD 22D.
  • Provide a variety of skilled welding on steel and aluminum plate, shapes, and CS/CuNi/NiCu/SS pipe in the repair of/or alteration of vessels and associated equipment.
  • Locate and mark reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
  • Fabricate templates for bending, shaping, and bracing metal structures.
  • Set-up and use of portable burning/heating torches and plasma cutters.
  • Able to work well with others in a team environment.
  • Able to mentor junior welders in drawing interpretation, joint design requirements, specific welding technique (mirror welding) and processes.
  • Able to oversee the progression of junior welder workmanship inspectors.
  • Willing to learn documentation of fit-up, welds and workmanship inspections.
  • Comply with all OSHA, shipyard safety and environmental policies and procedures.
  • May be required to travel to jobsites away from Shipyard and utilize company vehicle.
  • May be required to work more than the standard work week, including weekends
  • Perform Fire watch duties.
Qualification:
  • Must have a Highschool diploma or GED and at least 5 years of experience in the field.
  • Must pass weld qualifications (2G, 3G, & 4G) SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), Process GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) process.
  • Must meet NAVSEA 248 requirements by passing MIL-STD 1689 T9074-AR-GIB-010-278 Weld Workmanship requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Previous welding certification and experience with GMAW Aluminum and SMAW, preferred.
  • Previous brazing experience preferred.
  • Previous TIG experience preferred.
  • Previous FCAW experience preferred.
Security Requirements:
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance to access public and private shipyards and Naval installations.
  • Must meet REAL ID requirements for base and travel access.
Travel Requirements:
  • Up to 50% travel nationwide to include international travel as needed.
  • May travel to various local shipyards for work.
  • If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found:  https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs
  • Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
  • May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
  • Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
  • Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
  • Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lift.
  • While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
  • Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilator.
  • Frequent use of respirator.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Pay Range: $25 - $35 per hour
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