Elite Marine Welder for Naval Ship Systems

Serco; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is hiring an Advanced Marine Welder to support U.S. Navy ships in Norfolk, Virginia. You will fabricate and assemble electromechanical and electronic assemblies, follow safety procedures, review blueprints, and perform heavy welding tasks on shipboard systems.

The role requires 5+ years of shipboard welding, the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, a HS diploma, and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of shipboard welding experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and pass background/drug tests.
• U.S. Citizenship required and High School Diploma or GED.
• Own tools of the trade and pass pre-certification weld tests.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work onsite in Chesapeake, VA.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal components and repair damage with heavy machinery and heat.
• Review blueprints and cut metal to shape.
• Smooth metal surfaces and fit assemblies for shipboard use.
• Climb shipyard stairs, layout cable runs under decking, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Potentially train personnel on machinery and test equipment.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Safety & PPE

Metal fabrication

Tool handling

DoD clearance

Citizenship

Respirator qualification

Travel readiness

Onsite work

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Welder tools

Job description

Serco is hiring an Advanced Marine Welder to support U.S. Navy ships in Norfolk, Virginia. You will fabricate and assemble electromechanical and electronic assemblies, follow safety procedures, review blueprints, and perform heavy welding tasks on shipboard systems.

The role requires 5+ years of shipboard welding, the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, a HS diploma, and willingness to travel up to 10%.