Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Welding Project Leader 2's for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • This job requires a high school graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum of eight years production welding experience. • A candidate must have knowledge of ship construction methods, welding processes and equipment, and applicable welding and quality procedures. • In addition, a candidate must have excellent communication skills. • Required PPE: • Steel or composite toes shoes or boots (must cover the ankle) • Hard hat (fiberglass is what we use due to support hot work production areas) • Ear muffs • Safety glasses (ANSI approved, side shields if prescription) • Recommend the following since he will be supporting production areas with hot work: • Long sleeve cotton shirt • Cotton pants in good condition (no holes) • Gloves
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Expedites the implementation of productivity and quality improvements in welding operations. • Coordinates assigned projects from initiation through implementation, which may require initiation and coordination of equipment purchases/testing/modification, training program development, design changes, etc. • Provides technical and hands-on assistance to Trades personnel in the implementation of automatic systems and new materials introductions. • Assists in job planning, equipment set-up and the troubleshooting of problems incurred during implementation. • May coordinate and expedite the movement of needed equipment and materials, and provision of required services. • May function as a liaison between the Trades and other Company functions, such as Welding Engineering, Design, etc., to coordinate the resolution of technical problems. • Serves as liaison and helps facilitate communication between Engineers and Production team. • Inspects weld quality of production team. • Evaluates welding processes and advises production team and engineers on areas of improvement such as: Efficiency, Quality, Safety, Technique, Monitoring consumables. • Tracking Quality Metrics. Responsible for notifying Engineer of quality concerns.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • An NNS Apprentice graduate and experience in the operation of automatic welding processes is preferred.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: High school diploma is required. School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS: 5/40 workweek. 6:00AM-2:30PM.
Job Number:
219957
Job Location:
Newport News, VA
Rate:
Up to $47.00 DOE
Duration:
12 months
Input Date:
09/24/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Andrew Craft
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:acraft@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com
