Shipyard Welder/Fitter (AWS) — Contract-to-Hire

Mural-Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mural Group is seeking 3 Welders/Fitters for a contract-to-hire role in Cleveland, OH. You will support new vessel construction and ship repair at an active shipyard, with AWS certification required to be current.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, fabricating and fitting steel, welding with flux core processes, and handling shipyard equipment. Prior shipyard experience is preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active AWS certification required.
• Experience in shipyard, industrial, or heavy structural environments.
• Ability to read blueprints and ship check docs independently.
• Experience working in confined spaces, on stairs and outdoors year-round.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and ship check notes to determine materials and installation routes.
• Fabricate shapes from installation drawings and ship check notes; weld and fit as required.
• Fit steel plate 3/16 inch and heavier; set up and lay out; bend metal.
• Operate flux core welding processes with minimal supervision.
• Use hand tools, machines, and equipment typical of a shipyard (drill press, grinders, saws, forklift).
• Support electrical and mechanical disciplines; assist with jobsite setup and cleanup.

Skills

AWS certification

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Shipyard experience

Safety compliance

Spanish language (advantage)

Job description

Mural Group is seeking 3 Welders/Fitters for a contract-to-hire role in Cleveland, OH. You will support new vessel construction and ship repair at an active shipyard, with AWS certification required to be current.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, fabricating and fitting steel, welding with flux core processes, and handling shipyard equipment. Prior shipyard experience is preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus.