Structural Marine Welder (Full-Time)

Bluepoint Engineering LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluepoint Engineering LLC. seeks a skilled Structural Marine Welder for shipyard, shop, and vessel installations along the East Coast.

You will perform high‑quality welding and fabrication on hulls, deck plates, bulkheads, and framing, using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW to meet strict marine standards. Qualifications include 3–5 years in shipyard or marine repair, AWS/ABS certifications, and the ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of structural welding experience in shipyard, marine repair or heavy industrial setting.
• Current AWS/ABS structural welding certifications (3G/4G or 6G preferred for FCAW/SMAW).
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, weld symbols, and layout schematics.
• TWIC card and ability to gain access to naval bases and shipyards.
• Capable of multi-pass welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipyard-grade structural welding and fitting on vessel hulls, deck plates, frames, bulkheads, foundations and sub-assemblies.
• Execute SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and high-strength marine alloys.
• Cut, bevel, gouge, grind, and align heavy plates and structural shapes per drawings and specs.
• Ensure welds meet VT/MT/PT/UT/RT nondestructive testing criteria with no defects.
• Follow shipyard safety rules, hot-work permits, and confined-space procedures while working with CPs and Marine Chemists.

Skills

Structural welding

AWS/ABS certifications

SMAW (Stick)

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW (Flux-Cored)

GTAW (TIG)

Blueprint reading

NDT awareness

TWIC card

Shipyard safety

Tools

Plasma cutters

Oxy-fuel torches

Air-arc gougers

Heavy shop equipment

Job description

Structural welding and fabrication for vessel repair, including plate work, hull framing, and shop-based fitting. Prior marine or shipyard welding experience preferred.

LOCATION: East Coast USA / Shipyard Operations

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled, certified Structural Marine Welder to execute shipyard-level welding, fabrication, and structural repair projects across commercial and government vessels.

In this role, you will perform high-quality welding and metal fabrication on hull structures, deck plating, bulkheads, and framing. You must be proficient in multi-pass welding techniques across various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead) and capable of working in fast-paced shipyard, shop, and shipboard environments while strictly adhering to ABS and USCG standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Structural Fabrication & Repair: Perform shipyard-grade structural welding and fitting on vessel hulls, deck plates, frames, bulkheads, foundations, and sub-assemblies.
• Process Mastery: Execute SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-Cored), and GTAW (TIG) welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and high-strength marine alloys.
• Preparation & Fitting: Cut, bevel, gouge (air-carbon arc), grind, and align heavy metal plates and structural shapes according to engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Quality & Testing: Ensure all welds meet visual and non-destructive testing (NDT) criteria (e.g., VT, MT, PT, UT/RT requirements) free of defects such as porosity, lack of fusion, or undercut.
• Safety & Confined Space: Comply with shipyard safety rules, hot-work permits, and safe entry procedures in tight or confined shipboard spaces, working alongside Competent Persons (CP) and Marine Chemists.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, on scaffolding, and lift up to 50 lbs in varying weather conditions.

Certifications: Current or prior AWS/ABS structural welding certifications (e.g., 3G/4G or 6G preferred for FCAW/SMAW).

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of structural welding experience in a shipyard, marine repair facility, or heavy industrial setting.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in reading blueprints, structural drawings, weld symbols, and layout schematics.

Experience operating plasma cutters, oxy-fuel torches, air-arc gougers, and heavy shop equipment.

Credentials: Valid TWIC card and ability to gain access to local naval bases and commercial shipyards.