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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Sunnyvale/U103-WELDER-TRAINEE_R10236775-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / U103 Welder Trainee ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. ### PRIMARY FUNCTION Weld various types, sizes and shapes of materials to make fabrications utilizing Stick, Mig and Flux Core welding processes requiring care to produce a quality joint where methods, sequences, and tooling have been established. ### TOOLS, PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), welding equipment, torches, regulators, floor operated cranes, welding positioners, fixtures, slag gun, grinder, hand truck, forklift, ladder, and scaffold. PPE includes safety glasses, face shield, respirator, gloves, weld jacket and cap, etc. ### MATERIAL Ferrous and nonferrous metals and their alloys, plate, structural shapes, castings and weldments, etc. Oxygen, acetylene and inert gases, flux, welding wire and rod, etc. ### WORKING EXPECTATIONS - Read and follow safety regulations, procedures and weld symbols. - Setup equipment by setting amperage, voltage, pressures, feeds, and speeds within limits specified and obtaining specified electrode. - Position and operate manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment to deposit single and multiple layers and weld in all positions at joint locations specified where care must be exercised to produce quality welds with uniform penetration. - Operate carbon arc torch to remove weldments from floorplate /strongback and backgouging as required. - Operate handling equipment to lift, move and position material. - Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. - Make proper time charge entries and record data as required. - Maintain in effect certification for welding ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys and take and acceptably pass periodic working tests. ### Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Experience utilizing FCAW, SMAW and GMAW welding processes. Experience reading weld symbols and blueprints. Ability to perform and pass an onsite welding skill assessment. US Citizenship is required. ### Preferred Qualifications Minimum 5 years of welding experience in an industrial heavy Fabrication environment. Experience with carbon arcing/backgouging. Experience with AWS Mil. standards. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit [http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Location: United States-California-Sunnyvale - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Sunnyvale/U103-WELDER-TRAINEE_R10236775-1) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineer 2/3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/a47c00e52c21e392df0a/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [M11400 - U103 OPS Maintenance Mechanic B](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/62b4b71e452395254d87/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [Manager Mechanical Engineering 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/60408a846306f36d1659/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [Mechanical Engineer level 3/4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/b815b78b4a4c39c20ba6/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ### [Mechanical Engineering Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/c63b0f7f177071c67b70/) United States-California-Sunnyvale ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Maintenance Trades Helper - WELDER Trainee](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/3efd1c316142b03fc14f/) General Dynamics · Pawcatuck, CT, US ### [Welder/Structural Trainee - 3 Week Unpaid Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/5e579846e18471d5fac2/) Huntington Ingalls Industries · Newport News, Virginia, United States ### [Early Career Welder Trainee](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/e7d872f5073224cbf277/) Caterpillar · South Milwaukee, Wisconsin ### [Welder/Structure Trainee - 3 Week Unpaid Program (11:00PM-7:00AM)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-ingalls-industries/jobs/0e3cce330bec772db88d/) Huntington Ingalls Industries · Newport News, Virginia, United States ### [Structural Welder](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/693e6199f177ae0c007b/) Hitachi · Farmington, NM, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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