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WELD PROGRAM MANAGER

Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Chesapeake | East Coast Repair and Fabrication
NEWPORT NEWS, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
JOB TITLE
WELD PROGRAM MANAGER
LOCATION
NEWPORT NEWS - NEWPORT NEWS, VA US (Primary)
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Salaried
EXEMPTION TYPE
Exempt
EDUCATION
High School Diploma/GED
JOB DESCRIPTION

 

JOB SUMMARY:

This position involves Weld Program administration functions including Welder Qualification and Maintenance, Weld Procedure development, and effective Project Management and customer interaction as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.      Ensure Welder/Brazer Qualification program is operated in accordance with industry and customer requirements.

2.      Develop and/or revise Company Weld Procedures in accordance with customer and industry standards, or as needed to economize processes and procedures.

3.      Maintain/obtain Level II inspector certification for Visual Testing.

4.      Review and evaluate external supplier’s weld programs for compliance prior to utilization.

5.      Represent the Company(s) during customer and regulatory audits of the Company’s welding, including maintenance of auditable records, and close out of customer generated audit finding reports.

6.      When called upon and in conjunction with customer representatives, research customer specifications and drawings to advise as to best practices related to welding and non-destructive testing.

 7.     Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree or associate degree preferred.

2. QA NDT Inspector Level II certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.

3. Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

4. Must have Microsoft Office Software experience.

5. Knowledge of NAVWELD/NAVNDT a plus.

6. Ability to pass drug test and background check.

7. Ability to gain access to military installations.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

2. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

 

This can be a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites and when operating calculators, copiers, computers and/or other typical office equipment.

In the performance of the walk through you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bend or stoop through tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position works in an office environment and on the jobsite. There is some exposure to hostile

environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, smoke, and extreme temperatures.

 

During work-site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:

Hard hat, Ear plugs or attenuator, Safety shoes, Dust mask or respirator, Gloves

 

Employee Name (Print):                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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