Seattle NAVSEA Structural Welder – 6-12 Month Contract

Venture Dynamics Northwest Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Venture Dynamics is actively seeking skilled Structural Welders to join our team at the Vigor Shipyard in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on MIG, Stick, FCAW/Dual Shield, and Flux Core welding to NAVSEA standards, with deck plate experience valued.

You will fabricate and inspect joints in a dynamic shipyard setting. The position offers 40–60 hours per week, day and swing shifts, with overtime as requested by the client and a contract duration of 6–12+ months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MIG, Stick, FCAW/ Dual Shield and Fluxcore welding techniques.
• Ability to pass NAVSEA welding certification tests.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures in shipyard environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality structural welding using MIG, Stick, FCAW/ Dual Shield and Flux Core techniques in accordance with NAVSEA standards.
• Fabricate and assemble metal structures and components in shipyard environments.
• Read and interpret weld symbols, blueprints, schematics, and job specifications.
• Ensure all welding tasks meet or exceed quality control standards and are ready for inspection.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet project specifications and deadlines.
• Conduct inspections of completed welds to ensure structural integrity and safety compliance.

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

FCAW Dual Shield

Flux Core welding

Job description

Venture Dynamics is actively seeking skilled Structural Welders to join our team at the Vigor Shipyard in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on MIG, Stick, FCAW/Dual Shield, and Flux Core welding to NAVSEA standards, with deck plate experience valued.

You will fabricate and inspect joints in a dynamic shipyard setting. The position offers 40–60 hours per week, day and swing shifts, with overtime as requested by the client and a contract duration of 6–12+ months.