Shipfitter Welder

Global 1st Flagship; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Marine Support Services company is seeking a talented Shipfitter Welder to join their team in Philadelphia. The role involves fabricating and welding structural parts of various Navy vessels, with a strong emphasis on precision and safety. The ideal candidate will have extensive ship fitting experience and a commitment to quality and integrity in their work.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

11 Paid Holidays Per Year

17 Days PTO/Sick Time Per Year

Matching 401K (50% Match up to 8%)

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years naval or commercial ship fitting/welding experience.
• Skilled in removing, altering, repairing, and installing ship structures.
• Experienced in fit-up and prep for welding.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fabricate, weld, and assemble various metal structural parts of vessels.
• Utilize various shop machinery for ship fitting tasks.
• Align and adjust parts for proper installation.

Skills

Welding

Ship fitting

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding machinery

Bending brakes

Mitering machines

Job description

Here at Global- a 1st Flagship Company (www.globalfirstflagship.com), a woman-owned small business, we believe in Individual Accountability, Growth, Integrity, and Respect. We are a leader in Marine Support Services and Emergency Management. Serving as the Department of Navy's trusted Prime Contractor since 1964, we embark on a thrilling mission, managing, operating, and maintaining the U.S. Navy fleet across diverse locations, including Philadelphia, Bremerton, California, and Hawaii. The journey begins here, and we invite you to set sail with us and make a real impact in our dynamic and innovative work environment!

Buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled journey on military vessels such as destroyers, aircraft carriers, and an array of other awe-inspiring Navy vessels! Your golden opportunity for an exhilarating career is knocking - are you ready to answer the call? The journey begins here - with Global- a 1st Flagship Company, we are currently looking for a Shipfitter Welder.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Create and design, from blueprints, sketches, templates, and written instructions.
• Utilize various shop machinery, such as bending brakes, combination punching, shearing, and mitering machines.
• Lay out, fabricate, weld, and assemble various metal structural parts of vessels.
• Align and adjust parts using jacks, turnbuckles, shoring, dogs, clips, wedges, mauls, and hammers.
• Line up parts for installation and weld in proper position.
• Lay out and drill holes, make gaskets, install packing, liners, and similar items when necessary.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years naval or commercial ship fitting/welding experience
• Skilled in removing, altering, repairing, and installing ship structures
• Proficient in manufacturing templates, laying out and fabricating structures and fittings (bulkheads, equipment foundations, hangers, ladders, stanchions)
• Experienced in fit-up and prep for welding, to include chipping, beveling, hand-grinding, and cleaning surfaces
• Capable of performing post-weld clean-up of ship's structural repair areas and removal/reinstall of tank access covers in support of other work.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• US Citizenship required

Benefit Highlights Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 17 Days PTO/Sick Time Per Year
• Matching 401K (50% Match up to 8%)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Pet Insurance

Global- a 1st Flagship Company is an E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

As a federal contractor all employment offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.