Title: Welder Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? + Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. + Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. + Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. What You’ll Do As a Welder, you will: + Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. + Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures. + Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements. + Set up components for welding according to specifications. + Maintain Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed the set standards. + Facilitate Team Communication: Ensure clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates. + Other duties as required Work Environment + This role will be located in Chantilly, VA , and will be expected to travel between our facilities in Chantilly and Springfield, VA. This position is expected to be onsite 100%. Qualifications: + 5+ years of proven experience as a welder. + Experienced with a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MIG, MMA, etc.). + Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves, etc.). + Certification in welding from an accredited institution. + High School Diploma or GED: Required as a basic educational foundation. + Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards. + Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, technologies, and requirements. + Decision-Making Ability: Strong decision-making skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure. Clearance: Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required. Willingness to take a polygraph and upgrade clearance as required. #EC Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Title: Welder Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? + Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. + Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. + Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. What You’ll Do As a Welder, you will: + Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. + Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures. + Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements. + Set up components for welding according to specifications. + Maintain Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed the set standards. + Facilitate Team Communication: Ensure clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates. + Other duties as required Work Environment + This role will be located in Chantilly, VA , and will be expected to travel between our facilities in Chantilly and Springfield, VA. This position is expected to be onsite 100%. Qualifications: + 5+ years of proven experience as a welder. + Experienced with a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MIG, MMA, etc.). + Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves, etc.). + Certification in welding from an accredited institution. + High School Diploma or GED: Required as a basic educational foundation. + Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards. + Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, technologies, and requirements. + Decision-Making Ability: Strong decision-making skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure. Clearance: Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required. Willingness to take a polygraph and upgrade clearance as required. #EC Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
See More Details >>Description: Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Washington DC. Most positions are first shift with a pay scale of $22-40/hour based on experience & skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • MIG, TIG, Stick & Structural Welding • Air Arc • Repair Welding • Pipe & Mechanical • Flat/Vertical Carbon Steel Requirements: • Basic Tools for the Trade • Proper PPE must be worn: Have your own Hood and Gloves/Leathers 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 Recruiter Name: Bianca Garcia Location: US-VA-FAIRFAX Description: Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Washington DC. Most positions are first shift with a pay scale of $22-40/hour based on experience & skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • MIG, TIG, Stick & Structural Welding • Air Arc • Repair Welding • Pipe & Mechanical • Flat/Vertical Carbon Steel Requirements: • Basic Tools for the Trade • Proper PPE must be worn: Have your own Hood and Gloves/Leathers 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 Recruiter Name: Bianca Garcia Location: US-VA-FAIRFAX
See More Details >>Becoming a welder typically starts with technical training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Training programs last about 6 to 18 months, requiring many hours of training under experienced professionals. The American Welding Society reports 771,000 welders nationwide, with projections of 320,500 new welding professionals needed by 2029. Welders in Arlington, VA, earn an average of $1,000 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like AWS help aspiring welders find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
