Naval Shipboard Welder - Advanced Fabrication

Serco; Dover; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking an Advanced Marine Welder to support U.S. Navy shipboard metal fabrication and C5ISR installations from its Chesapeake, VA location.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of shipboard welding experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. You will read blueprints, assemble and repair metal components, and adhere to strict safety standards while traveling up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years shipboard welding experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must pass pre-employment weld test.
• Able to travel up to 10%.
• Onsite in Chesapeake, VA.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal components and repair using heavy machinery.
• Review blueprints and cut metal to spec.
• Weld and finish metal surfaces, ensuring quality and safety.
• Layout cable runs under decking and climb shipyard stairs.
• Train coworkers on machinery tools and test equipment.

Skills

Shipboard welding

Blueprint review

Heavy machinery operation

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Serco welding procedures

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking an Advanced Marine Welder to support U.S. Navy shipboard metal fabrication and C5ISR installations from its Chesapeake, VA location.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of shipboard welding experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. You will read blueprints, assemble and repair metal components, and adhere to strict safety standards while traveling up to 10% as needed.