Shipyard Steel Plate Welder (Structural Fabrication)

TREO Staffing, LLC; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TREO Staffing, LLC is seeking a structural fabricator-welder for a shipyard environment in Texas. You will weld structural steel components for repairs and new construction, reading and interpreting blueprints and welding symbols to plan work.

Responsibilities include preparing weld areas, performing welds to procedures, inspecting for defects, and collaborating with fitters and supervisors while strictly following safety rules and PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Prior structural welding experience in shipyards or marine repair.
• Ability to read welding symbols and follow written instructions.
• Safe operation of welding machines and grinders.
• Ability to obtain/maintain welding qualifications and pass tests.
• Reliable attendance and teamwork with drive for quality.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel plates, stiffeners, bulkheads, and vessel components.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols to plan work.
• Prepare weld areas by grinding and cleaning damaged sections.
• Perform welds to approved procedures and project standards.
• Inspect welds for defects and correct as directed.
• Collaborate with fitters, supervisors and cross-trade partners to meet schedule.
• Follow shipyard safety rules and PPE guidelines.

Skills

Structural welding

Reading welding symbols

Blueprint interpretation

Quality workmanship

Teamwork and reliability

Job description

Build vessels, fix vessels, and leave your markWe’re looking for a structural fabricator-welder who thrives in a shipyard environment. If you enjoy turning drawings into durable steel structures—and doing it safely alongside skilled fitters and other trades—this role is for you.You willWeld structural steel plates, stiffeners, bulkheads, and additional vessel components for both repairs and new construction.Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and job specifications to plan and execute work.Prep weld areas: grind, clean, and remove damaged sections to achieve proper joint quality.Perform welds to approved procedures and project standards.Inspect finished welds and correct any defects as directed.Collaborate with structural fitters, supervisors, and cross-trade partners to deliver on schedule.Follow shipyard safety rules, hot-work requirements, and all PPE guidelines without exception.You bringPrior structural welding experience in a shipyard or marine construction/repair environment.Comfort reading welding symbols and following clear written and verbal instructions.Safe operation of welding machines, grinders, and related tools.Ability to obtain/maintain required welding qualifications and pass relevant tests.Reliable attendance, teamwork orientation, and a drive for quality workmanship.Ability to perform essential job duties, including climbing, bending, and working at heights or in confined spaces assigned, with or without reasonable accommodation.Employment RequirementsEmployment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check and required post -offer, pre-employment medical examinations. Employment eligibility will be vreified through E-Verify.