Marine Welder Lead: Navy Shipyard Expert

Insight Global; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Marine Welder Lead with 6+ years of shipyard welding experience to support maintenance and modernization projects on US Navy Ships. This role involves performing STICK and TIG welding on light-gauge components, brackets, and shipboard equipment while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The pay is $30-$45/hr based on experience. The candidate will read specifications and welding procedures, install and repair shipboard components, and uphold safety

Qualifications

• 6+ years of marine or shipyard welding experience.
• Proficiency with STICK and TIG welding processes.
• Experience performing welding and repair work aboard naval or commercial vessels.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Current Fit Test/Fall Protection certification.
• Welding Workmanship Class completion.
• Completion of required Eye Exam and Hearing Test.
• STP qualification and/or VT Level II inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform STICK and TIG welding on Navy ships.
• Install, replace, and weld light brackets and equipment supports.
• Remove and replace safety latch brackets and other shipboard components.
• Read and follow work specifications, drawings, and welding procedures.
• Ensure all welding work meets workmanship and quality requirements.
• Adhere to all shipyard safety standards and requirements.

Skills

Marine welding

Stick and TIG welding

Vessel repair

OSHA 10

Fall protection

Welding workmanship

Eye/ear tests

STP / VT II

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Marine Welder Lead with 6+ years of shipyard welding experience to support maintenance and modernization projects on US Navy Ships. This role involves performing STICK and TIG welding on light-gauge components, brackets, and shipboard equipment while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The pay is $30-$45/hr based on experience. The candidate will read specifications and welding procedures, install and repair shipboard components, and uphold safety