Shipboard Welder & Fabrication Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

AVMAC LLC is seeking an Engineering Technician (Welder) to perform shipboard welding, fabrication, and repair on U.S. Navy surface ships.

Work supports HM&E and AVCERT maintenance, with duties covering structure, piping, and penetrations in accordance with NAVSEA standards. The role requires welding experience on Navy ships or commercial marine work, blueprints interpretation, and compliance with safety and hot work procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years welding experience in Navy ship repair, new construction, or commercial marine work.
• Must be able to pass AVMAC SMAW qualification or hold current SMAW in all positions IAW NAVSEA standards.
• Proficient reading blueprints, welding symbols, and technical manuals.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain military installation and shipboard access.
• OSHA 10 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMAW on shipboard structure, foundations, brackets, and piping in accordance with NAVSEA requirements.
• Perform GTAW on piping and non-ferrous components where qualified.
• Lay out, fit up, and prepare locations for welds; remove defects as required.
• Fabricate, install, and repair foundations, brackets, inserts, doublers, penetrations, and stuffing tubes.
• Inspect welds (VT/MT/PT) and complete weld records accurately.
• Follow hot work, tag-out, and safety procedures; protect adjacent equipment from heat and spatter.

Skills

Welding experience

Read blueprints

Welding symbols interpretation

HVAC/Mechanical knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Needle guns

Grinders

Fit-up tools

Job description

AVMAC LLC is seeking an Engineering Technician (Welder) to perform shipboard welding, fabrication, and repair on U.S. Navy surface ships.

Work supports HM&E and AVCERT maintenance, with duties covering structure, piping, and penetrations in accordance with NAVSEA standards. The role requires welding experience on Navy ships or commercial marine work, blueprints interpretation, and compliance with safety and hot work procedures.