Senior Marine Welder & Fabrication Lead

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Year-round work

Job summary

Westar Marine Services in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an experienced Lead Welder to direct welding and fabrication across our fleet and shop. This hands‑on leadership role requires you to execute high‑quality marine welds, fabricate and repair steel and aluminum structures, and mentor a small crew.

You will read blueprints, plan jobs, enforce safety, and ensure work meets ABS/USCG standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in marine welding and a proven leadership track record.

Qualifications

• 5+ years welding/fabrication experience in marine/shipyard environments.
• ABS welder certification required.
• Proficient in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
• Capable of leading a small welding/fabrication crew.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day welding operations across vessels, barges, and shore-side equipment.
• Mentor and train junior welders and fabricators; enforce safety standards.
• Plan jobs, assign tasks, and prioritize work to meet schedules and specs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols; prep materials to spec.
• Inspect welds and finished work to ensure ABS/USCG compliance; address defects.
• Maintain welding equipment and work-area in safe, organized condition.
• Work in marine environments including shipyards, drydocks, and confined spaces.

Skills

Marine welding

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Multiple welding processes

Safety compliance

Job description

Westar Marine Services in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks an experienced Lead Welder to direct welding and fabrication across our fleet and shop. This hands‑on leadership role requires you to execute high‑quality marine welds, fabricate and repair steel and aluminum structures, and mentor a small crew.

You will read blueprints, plan jobs, enforce safety, and ensure work meets ABS/USCG standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in marine welding and a proven leadership track record.