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WELDER LEADER (EXPERT)

Department of the Navy Headquarters

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Last checked by MeritLog September 21, 2026Source: USAJOBSSource version: usajobs-search-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Department of the Navy Headquarters's USAJOBS job board and last checked it on September 21, 2026.

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Job details

Work model
Not provided by source
Salary
$30 - $50 an hour per hour
Location
Point Loma Complex, San Diego, California; San Diego, California; Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Oahu, Hawaii; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia; Bremerton, Washington; Everett, Washington

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Job description

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements You will serve as a WELDER LEADER (EXPERT) in the DEPARTMENT OF NAVY to include work sites of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. This position is located in the Structural Shop (Shop 26). Applicants will only be considered for positions within their own UIC. For example: If you are within UIC 4523A, you will only be considered for positions within 4523A. You will perform reviews of documents associated with completed work and trade processes. You will keep shop personnel apprised of new technologies, procedures, and tooling improvements associated, approved, and adopted for welding work. You will provide process improvements and work with engineering to reduce cost and improve the overall efficiency of the welding and non-destructive test program. You will inspect completed and in process work for quality of workmanship and adherence to requirements, specifications, standards, plans and schedules. You will train and mentor less skilled employees, demonstrate proper work methods, and discuss viable alternatives and considerations. You will serve as an Expert Welder leading a group to ensure work assignments are completed. Hit highlighting for keyword searches. Dynamic Teaser

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