**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Structural Welders** for projects located in or around **Newport News, VA** . This is a first shift opportunity and **the pay rate is up to $45/hour** based on experience and skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + Multipass. All position fillet and butt welds using the following processes: SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding, GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding, FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding and GMAWP Pulse Arc Welding + Using Oxygen/Propane heating torch + Air Carbon Arc Gouging + Use fillet and butt weld gauges **Requirements:** + OSHA 10; may be provided to qualified candidates + 4+ year NNS or Naval shipyard experience + Must pass various weld test + Experience working in a physically demanding environment shipboard sub-assemblies ladders staging etc **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan + Incentive programs + Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Recruiter Name** Tracey Doughman **Recruiter Phone Number** 757-875-4969 **Location** US-WA-Bremerton **Posted Date** _1 week ago_ _(1/13/2026 2:27 PM)_ **_Req ID_** _2026-365450_ **_Category_** _Marine Trades - Marine_ **_Travel_** _Yes_ **_Location_** _US-WA-Bremerton_