Welder

Fleet Solutions’ team of skilled technicians overhaul units in the shop and travel the world to perform troubleshooting and repairs to naval ships where they are stationed. While other Curtiss-Wright business units and other manufacturers design and manufacture new products for naval applications, Fleet Solutions’ technicians provide the installation, start-up, and maintenance of the components and systems.

Location: Chesapeake, VA

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenges

Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a repair project

Ensure the proper materials are used to complete each project

Measuring and cutting materials to project specifications

Select proper welding materials to join metals together

Check all finished work to ensure it meets specifications and within the tolerances marked on the blueprints

Use specialized machinery for industrial welding

Maintain and repair all welding machinery

Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors

Follow and enforce strict safety regulation such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes

Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature

Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions

Support maintenance repair functions as needed

Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

A valid certification in welding from an accredited institution is preferred

Oracle or similar MRP System is a plus

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings

Outstanding attention to detail

Work well with general supervision

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is comprised of three service centers that focus on the US Navy fleet support and maintenance market. The Fleet Solutions group provides turnkey overhaul / repair, testing, and parts sales for air compressors, main propulsion steam turbines, valves, steam turbine generators, auxiliary turbines, dehydrators, pumps, strainers, PLCs, blowers, and water purification. 

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/fleet-solutions/default.aspx

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.