Shipboard Welder II/III — Fabrication & Assembly

Prism Maritime, LLC; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Maritime, LLC seeks a Welder II/III to join our Chesapeake, VA shipboard fabrication team. You will study blueprints, set up welds, and perform MIG/TIG and brazing on ship components, with focus on quality and safety. Expect on-site welding for naval projects and potential elevation to supervisory duties.

Candidates should have an HS diploma or GED, an apprenticeship or trade-school background, and fire-watch certification. Overtime and travel may be required, and U.S.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED may be required depending on varying contract stipulations.
• Two years apprenticeship, or trade school with three years, or four years related experience.
• Certificate documentation required for listed education.
• Fire watch certification.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Welds foundations, brackets, studs, platforms, piping, and other items to support on-site installations.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area.
• May provide training / oversight of junior personnel.
• Overtime is routinely required and travel outside the local area may be required.

Skills

Welding processes

Blueprint interpretation

Equipment setup

On-site fabrication

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

HS diploma

Apprenticeship

Trade school

Fire watch cert

Tools

MIG welder

TIG welder

Plasma cutter

Band saw

Drill press

Gas cutter

Carbon arc cutter

Job description

Prism Maritime, LLC seeks a Welder II/III to join our Chesapeake, VA shipboard fabrication team. You will study blueprints, set up welds, and perform MIG/TIG and brazing on ship components, with focus on quality and safety. Expect on-site welding for naval projects and potential elevation to supervisory duties.

Candidates should have an HS diploma or GED, an apprenticeship or trade-school background, and fire-watch certification. Overtime and travel may be required, and U.S.