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Trident Maritime Systems

Welder- Class A

Newport News, VA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with ...

TRIDENT MARITIME SYSTEMS

Class A Welders

Newport News, VA

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with ...

Trident Maritime Systems

Welder- Class A

Newport News, VA · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with ...

Trident Maritime Systems

$38 - $44/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with ...

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Trident Maritime Systems

$18.50 - $24.25/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an advanced-level welder with ...

Trident Maritime Systems

$31 - $37/hr

This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring consistent weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in shop ...

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How much do production welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for production welding in Virginia is $22.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.88 and $23.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is production welding?

A Production Welding job involves welding components in a manufacturing or assembly line setting. Welders in this role follow blueprints, specifications, and safety guidelines to produce high-quality welds efficiently. The work often involves repetitive tasks using MIG, TIG, or other welding techniques to ensure consistency in mass production. This position requires knowledge of welding equipment, materials, and quality control standards. Production welders typically work in industries like automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication.

What does a production welder do?

A typical day for a Production Welder involves reading blueprints or work orders, setting up and operating welding equipment, and assembling metal components using various welding techniques. You’ll spend much of your shift on the production floor, working independently or alongside other welders and fabricators to meet production goals while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. Collaboration with supervisors, quality control inspectors, and maintenance staff is common to ensure seamless workflow and troubleshoot any issues that arise. The nature of the work is hands-on and can be physically demanding, but it's also rewarding for those who enjoy working with their hands and seeing tangible results from their efforts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for production welding?

To excel in Production Welding, a strong background in metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, or Stick welding is essential, often backed by a high school diploma and relevant certifications like AWS (American Welding Society). Familiarity with welding machines, fabrication tools, measuring devices, and safety systems is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and problem-solving are valuable soft skills for success in this role. These abilities ensure high-quality welds, adherence to safety protocols, and efficient collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Infographic showing various Production Welding job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 17% Contract, and 17% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,284 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

WELDING PROJECT LEADER 3 @ NNS, VA

Newport News, VA • On-site

PROLIM Global Corporation
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Description
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.
Basic Qualifications
This job requires a high school graduate, or equivalent, with a minimum of eight years production welding experience. An NNS Apprentice graduate and experience in the operation of automatic welding processes is preferred. 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.

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