Marine Structural Welding Specialist

From first arc to final inspection, you help keep vessels seaworthy. Your day starts by reviewing weld maps, blueprints, and symbols, then moving to prep plates and stiffeners—grinding, cleaning, and removing worn material so every joint is ready. You lay in precise welds on hull components, bulkheads, and structural members for both repair work and new builds, following approved procedures and project specifications to the letter. After each run, you examine the work and remedy any defects. Throughout the shift, you coordinate with structural fitters, your supervisor, and neighboring crafts to keep schedules tight and quality high. Shipyard safety rules, hot-work permits, and PPE protocols guide everything you do.

• Execute structural welding on steel plates, stiffeners, bulkheads, and related vessel structures for repair and new construction projects.
• Interpret drawings, welding symbols, and written work packages to plan and sequence tasks.
• Prepare joints and base metal through grinding, cleaning, and removal of damaged material.
• Perform welds in line with qualified procedures and project specifications.
• Inspect finished welds and resolve discontinuities or defects as directed.
• Collaborate closely with structural fitters, supervision, and allied trades.
• Adhere to shipyard safety practices, hot-work requirements, and PPE standards.

• Hands-on structural welding background in a shipyard or marine construction/repair environment.
• Fluency reading welding symbols with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proficient and safe operation of welders, grinders, and associated tools.
• Capability to obtain/maintain welding qualifications and pass applicable weld tests.
• Ability to perform essential job duties, including climbing, bending, and working at heights or in confined spaces assigned, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reliable attendance, plus a strong dedication to safety, teamwork, and top-tier quality.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check and required post -offer, pre-employment medical examinations. Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.