WELDING PROJECT LEADER 2

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WELDING PROJECT LEADER 2

Apollo Professional Solutions

Newport News, VA 23606

$37-$47/hr

Posted 09/22/2026

Job ID: 77589

Job Description

Welding Project Leader 2

Newport News, VA

Contract

$37-$47/hr

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.

Specific Job Duties: Welding Project Leader 2

• Serves as liaison and helps facilitate communication between Engineers and Production team.
• Inspects weld quality of production team.
• Evaluates welding processes and advises production team and engineers on areas of improvement such as: Efficiency, Quality, Safety, Technique, Monitoring consumables.
• Tracking Quality Metrics. Responsible for notifying Engineer of quality concerns.

Basic Qualifications: Welding Project Leader 2

• This job requires a high school diploma, 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.

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted rangey range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

Meet Your Recruiter

Dhairya Bhardwaj

About Newport News, VA

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Salary Notes: The compensation listed reflects the good-faith rate currently anticipated for this position and may be adjusted, where permitted by law, based on business needs, applicable qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement: Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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