Shipyard Welder 1/C — Multi-Process, Night Shift

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is seeking a flux core arc welder to lay out, fit, and weld fabricated cast and forged components for ship structures. You will work in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, producing high-quality welds and ensuring adherence to specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, using measuring tools, and complying with OSHA and ABS regulations. Night shifts may be required in a heavy industrial shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years welding experience.
• Requires knowledge of ship terminology, welding symbols, OSHA rules, and ABS regulations.
• Pass ABS welding tests to be ABS certified.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit, and weld fabricated cast and forged components according to specifications.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
• Inspect welds for bead size and adherence to specifications.
• Set up equipment and weld parts using ARC, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding.
• Produce high-quality welds including watertight penetrations with various materials.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Welding (flux core arc)

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 years welding experience

Tools

Carbon steel welding equipment

MIG welding

Stick welding

Gas welding

Calipers / micrometer

Job description

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is seeking a flux core arc welder to lay out, fit, and weld fabricated cast and forged components for ship structures. You will work in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, producing high-quality welds and ensuring adherence to specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, using measuring tools, and complying with OSHA and ABS regulations. Night shifts may be required in a heavy industrial shipyard environment.