Welder or Fitter Required In United States

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Answer the call to serve by supporting the fleet. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is seeking a highly skilled Welder/Fitter for our 2nd shift in York, PA. In this critical role, you will be directly responsible for fabricating and welding complex pressure vessels and chilled water systems that keep U.S. Navy vessels operational around the globe. If you are a top-tier welder who thrives on precision and wants your work to have a direct impact on national security, this is your opportunity.

Company Overview

Our mission at Johnson Controls Navy Systems is clear: to design and manufacture the world’s most reliable chilled water air conditioning and refrigeration systems for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. Operating out of our Grantley Plant in York, PA, we are a team dedicated to excellence, where every weld meets a military standard and every system is built to perform in the most demanding conditions. When you join us, you become part of a legacy of quality and a team honored as a top military-friendly employer.

 Key Responsibilities

You will be tasked with some of the most demanding and precise fabrication work in the industry, adhering to strict military codes.

Your core duties will include:

• Performing code-standard welding (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW) in all positions on ferrous and non-ferrous metals for pressure vessels and complex piping.
• Reading and interpreting complex isometric drawings, digital 3-D models, and military welding symbols.
• Laying out, fitting, and assembling subassemblies from the ground up, often creating your own layouts from center lines.
• Preparing materials using grinding, bead blasting, and operating carbon arc or plasma arc gouging equipment.
• Conducting repair welding and meticulously cleaning and dressing all welds to meet exacting Navy Welding Standards.

Qualifications

This role has non-negotiable requirements due to the sensitive and critical nature of the work.

• Mandatory Certification: Must pass a Navy Military Code Standard 2” diameter pipe test in the 6G position using E7018 filler material to be hired.
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional welding experience with SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW in all positions.
• Proficiency with basic mathematics, tape measures, levels, hand tools, and working from complex prints and sketches.
• The physical ability to perform continuous, strenuous work, including moving heavy materials and working in challenging positions.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this government contract.

Benefits and Perks

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We recognize the immense skill required for this role and offer a premier compensation and benefits package.

• A top-tier union pay rate of $30.96 per hour, plus a $0.70 per hour shift differential 
• Full benefits eligibility from your very first day of employment.
• The pride and satisfaction of contributing directly to the safety and capability of the U.S. Navy.
• A stable, long-term career with a global industry leader consistently recognized for its ethics and as a top workplace for veterans and diversity.

 How to Apply

If you have the proven skill and dedication to meet this challenge, we urge you to apply.

This is a bargaining unit (union) position. To be considered, you must be prepared to demonstrate your abilities through the mandatory welding test. Please submit your application today. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest in serving those who serve.