Structural Steel Erector - Shipbuilding Crew

Chesapeake Shipbuilding; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Benefits

AD&D Insurance

HSA

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Overtime

Career Growth

Job summary

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking a Steel Erector to join our shipbuilding team in Salisbury, MD. You will help build the structural backbone of our cruise ships with a safety-minded, production-focused approach.

The role offers a competitive hourly wage, a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and overtime opportunities. You will work with a skilled crew and reports to on-site supervision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Stick Welder with a focus on tack welding.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in tack welding.
• Familiar with crane hand signs (preferred).
• Safe use of all tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform general carpentry labor to complete construction of cruise ship structures.
• Erect frames, beams, longitudinal and stiffening members per blueprints.
• Tack weld to secure components and prepare for full welding.
• Install structural outfit items, doors, ladders, foundations, and related components.
• Maintain alignment and quality control on structural assemblies.

Skills

Stick Welder

Blueprint reading

Tack welding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Crane hand signs

Job description

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking a Steel Erector to join our shipbuilding team in Salisbury, MD. You will help build the structural backbone of our cruise ships with a safety-minded, production-focused approach.

The role offers a competitive hourly wage, a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and overtime opportunities. You will work with a skilled crew and reports to on-site supervision.