Fabricator & Fitter

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp

United States

On-site

USD 29,000 - 41,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Health Savings Account

Paid sick and vacation

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp seeks skilled Fabricators/Fitters to join our Salisbury, Maryland team in a full-time role. You will lay out, fit, fabricate, and assemble structural steel and metal components for passenger vessels in a fast-paced shipyard.

Safety, quality, and productivity are emphasized, with opportunities for overtime and career growth. Competitive hourly pay from $21 to $30, sign-on bonus, referral bonus, comprehensive health benefits, and a 401(k) with company match are offered

Qualifications

Education or experience with welding/fabrication (3+ years preferred).
Must be able to set up welding machines and equipment (SMAW, MIG, TIG).
Experience with shop and field fabrication, assembly sequencing and fitting.
Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templates.
Familiar with industry codes and regulation.
Demonstrated ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, and material handling devices.
Ability to safely use chain falls, come‑along, and basic rigging equipment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to meet production schedules in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Layout, fitting, fabrication, assembly, and tack welding of structural steel and metal components.
Read, interpret, and follow engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and specifications.
Measure, mark, cut, bevel, and fit metal components to tolerances.
Lay out, fabricate, and assemble structural steel, foundations, brackets, bulkheads, decks, and other vessel components.
Perform tack welding using SMAW and semi‑automatic welding processes.
Verify dimensions, alignment, and fit‑up of components.
Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, cutting torches, and fabrication equipment safely.

Skills

Welding/Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Shop & field fabrication

Rigging equipment

Team collaboration

Tools

SMAW

MIG

TIG

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

About the Job

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking motivated and skilled Fabricators/Fitters to join our growing team in Salisbury, Maryland. As a key member of our shipbuilding workforce, you will play an essential role in the construction of passenger vessels by fabricating, fitting, and assembling structural steel and metal components. This position offers the opportunity to work on unique, high-quality vessels in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, craftsmanship, teamwork, and productivity are highly valued.

Successful candidates will possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing quality work while meeting production schedules. If you enjoy hands‑on work, take pride in building things that last, and want to be part of a team constructing world‑class vessels, we encourage you to apply.

Why Should You Apply?

Competitive Pay: $21.00/hr - $30.00/hr depending on experience and weld test
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment for eligible full-time positions.
Employee Referral Bonus: Earn $500 for each referred candidate who is hired.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and their families. Full‑time employees are eligible beginning the first day of the month following their start date.
Company-Paid Insurance: $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short‑term disability coverage provided at no cost to full‑time employees.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligible employees.
401(k) with 5% Company Match: Available for full‑time and part‑time employees.
Paid Holidays: Six company‑paid holidays each year.
Paid Sick and Vacation: 80 hours during your first year
96 hours after 1 year
144 hours after 5 years
168 hours after 10 years
Career Growth Opportunities: Advance within your department or explore opportunities across the shipyard while working with a supportive and empowered team.
Overtime Opportunities: Available for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

About the Job

This opportunity is a full-time and benefits‑eligible position.

Reports To

Fitting Supervisor/On‑Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

Major Responsibilities

Responsible for the layout, fitting, fabrication, assembly, and tack welding of structural steel and metal components. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while working in a fast‑paced shipbuilding environment. An aggressive work ethic with a focus on production is required.

Essential Functions & Tasks

Read, interpret, and follow engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and specifications.
Measure, mark, cut, bevel, and fit metal components to required tolerances.
Lay out, fabricate, and assemble structural steel, foundations, brackets, bulkheads, decks, and other vessel components.
Perform tack welding using SMAW and semi‑automatic welding processes to secure assemblies prior to final welding.
Verify dimensions, alignment, and fit‑up of components before and during assembly.
Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, cutting torches, and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
Grind, clean, and prepare assemblies for welding, inspection, and installation.
Identify and report drawing discrepancies, material issues, and production concerns to supervision.
Maintain work areas in a clean and organized condition in accordance with housekeeping and safety standards.
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable shipyard regulations.
Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards, drawings, and specifications.
Work effectively with welders, supervisors, inspectors, and other trades to achieve production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.

Knowledge

Education or experience with welding/fabrication (3+ years preferred).
Must be able to set up welding machines and equipment (SMAW, MIG, TIG).
Experience with shop and field fabrication, assembly sequencing and fitting.
Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templates.
Familiar with industry codes and regulation.
Demonstrated ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, and material handling devices.
Ability to safely use chain falls, come‑along, and basic rigging equipment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to meet production schedules in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions
Ability to use upper and lower extremities
Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold
Ability to traverse uneven terrain, including loose pack gravel
Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift
Ability to work over bodies of water
Operate in isolation within the skeleton of ships, wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing up to 75lbs
Ability to safely wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, safety glasses, welding shields, grinding shields, gloves, life jackets, harnesses, hard hats, and other task‑or area‑specific PPE, as applicable. Employees required to wear tight‑fitting respiratory protection must maintain facial hair in a manner that does not interfere with the respirator’s sealing surface or proper fit, in accordance with applicable respiratory protection requirements.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS : Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand‑eye coordination required.

HAZARDS : Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

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