Shipfitter/Welder

U.S. Coast Guard

Glen Burnie (MD)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 56,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard in Baltimore, MD seeks a civilian shipfitter/welder to perform journeyman shipfitting and fabricating tasks for marine craft and vessels.

The role includes fabricating shell plates, frames, bulkheads and hull components using plasma arc and oxy-acetylene torches, and coordinating with lifting gear to move heavy materials. The position requires welding in 3F/4F positions (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW) and teamwork within the Industrial Department, Structural Shop, with competitive DHS

Qualifications

Experience in shipfitting and welding for marine craft and vessels.
Ability to operate lifting gear and heavy equipment on job sites.
Experience welding in 3F/4F positions using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW.

Responsibilities

Perform journeyman shipfitting and fabricating tasks for construction, repair, overhaul and conversion of marine craft and vessels.
Fabricate subassemblies: shell plates, frames, bulkheads, deck beams, ladders, pipe rails and hull components.
Use plasma arc and oxy-acetylene torches for cutting, heating and burning materials.
Move materials with lifting gear, cranes, slings and related equipment.
Erect hull components on site according to alignment lines.

Skills

Welding

Shipfitting

Fabrication

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Plasma cutting

Oxy-acetylene welding

Overhead cranes

Job description

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Industrial Department, Structural Shop in Baltimore, MD.

Key Responsibilities

You will perform all kinds of journeyman shipfitting and fabricating tasks involved in the construction, repair, maintenance, overhaul and conversion of a wide variety of types and sizes of marine craft and vessels. Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable team player. Typical duties includes:

Identifying different types of metal and alloys and also determining thickness and popper grade.
Developing templates, layout and fabricates complex and simple sub assemblies to include but not limited to shell plates, frames, water tight and non-watertight bulkheads, deck beams, superstructures, foundations, ladders, pipe rails, rudders, cradles and many other items.
Using plasma arc and oxy-acetylene torch for burning, flushing and heating material.
Using lifting eyes, chain fails, overhead cranes, slings, chains and other lifting gear to move material or regulate it on the job.
Erecting hull components on site in accordance with center line, base line, buttock lines, waterlines, such as struts, shaft tubes, foundations, and other hull appendages.
Performing tack-welding tasks in the 3F and 4F positions to include but not limited to common welding practices using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $34.71 – $40.55/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.