Shipbuilding CWI: Welding Inspector with Growth & Benefits

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Referral bonus

Health benefits

Company-paid insurance

HSA available

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is hiring a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our Salisbury, Maryland team. You will inspect welding and fabrication of steel vessels subject to US Coast Guard inspection, while supporting production in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

The role is full-time with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. You will verify weld quality, perform NDT, and contribute to welding standards and training programs within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
• Experience in structural steel welding inspection, shipbuilding, or related industrial construction is preferred.
• Experience with 3G/4G and 6G welding processes from ABS, USCG or AWS.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; capable of working independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of welds, fit-ups, and assemblies (pre-weld, in-process, final checks).
• Conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) including dye penetrant, hydrostatic, and leak tests.
• Set up, supervise, and evaluate welder qualification tests (manual and semi-automatic).
• Communicate with workers, management, outside inspection agencies, and government inspectors.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and documentation; ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Communication skills

English (written and spoken)

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is hiring a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our Salisbury, Maryland team. You will inspect welding and fabrication of steel vessels subject to US Coast Guard inspection, while supporting production in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

The role is full-time with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. You will verify weld quality, perform NDT, and contribute to welding standards and training programs within a collaborative team.