Structural Welder: GMAW/FCAW Expert in Shipyard Fabrication

Rhoads Industries Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced welder-fabricator to prep, weld, layout, and finish complex fabrications per work packages at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.

The role requires 5+ years in fabrication, proficiency in GMAW/FCAW (GTAW a plus), and ability to read blueprints. Must have US citizenship and a safety-focused mindset; potential for overtime and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in fabrication with welding experience.
• Proficient in GMAW (Pulse/Spray) and FCAW; GTAW knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints and work packages.
• US citizenship is required; OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Safety-focused team player with reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Read work packages, drawings and blueprints to plan fabrication.
• Layout, align, and secure parts using measuring tools.
• Perform welding with GMAW and FCAW processes.
• Move and position pieces using overhead cranes; operate power tools.
• Inspect own work for conformance to specs and QA readiness.
• Set up and operate fabrication machinery (punching, shearing, drilling).
• Dispatched between Navy Yard facilities and other sites as needed.
• Adhere to safety requirements and PPE protocols.

Skills

5+ years fabrication experience

GMAW Welding (Pulse/Spray)

FCAW Welding

GTAW (TIG) knowledge a plus

AWS D1.1 plate positions 3G/4G

Blueprint reading

US Citizenship

Safety oriented

OSHA 10

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related trade school preferred

Tools

Cutting torch

Plasma torch

Magnetic drills

Grinders

Overhead cranes

Job description

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced welder-fabricator to prep, weld, layout, and finish complex fabrications per work packages at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.

The role requires 5+ years in fabrication, proficiency in GMAW/FCAW (GTAW a plus), and ability to read blueprints. Must have US citizenship and a safety-focused mindset; potential for overtime and weekend shifts.