Welder Lead

Propulsion Controls Engineering (PCE); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 49,621 - 74,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company-paid holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading electro-mechanical repair contractor in San Diego is seeking a Welder Lead to set up hot work sites, manage teams of welders, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 6-10 years of experience in the marine industry, proficiency in blueprint reading, and various welding qualifications. This position offers competitive compensation and is subject to clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in the marine and/or shipyard industry.
• Demonstrated positions of management and/or leadership.
• Knowledge of safety standards for hot work.

Responsibilities

• Set up work sites for hot work and prepare necessary certifications.
• Manage welders and fitters to meet deadlines and safety requirements.
• Inspect welder fit-up and document inspections.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Knowledge of industrial processes

Proficiency in 4E specifications

Conflict resolution

General computer skills

Microsoft Office applications

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Welder Lead

Propulsion Controls Engineering (PCE) is a full-service electro‑mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor with extensive experience executing major system overhauls across numerous ports worldwide and on virtually every class of ship currently in operation.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to setting up work sites for hot work, preparing hot work chits, gas‑free certifications, and fire watch coordination; determining material requirements for repairs; reading and working from basic work specifications and drawings; managing welders and fitters to accomplish the scope of work, meet schedule deadlines, and comply with safety requirements; inspecting welder fit‑up prior to welding, documenting fit‑up on the inspection log, coordinating NDT inspections with QA, accomplishing 009-06 inspections, submitting inspection deficiency reports and conditions found reports; obtaining welding qualifications to include GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, BRAZE, and LOKRING.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education:

• High School or equivalent level preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience as a welder/fitter within the marine and/or shipyard industry.
• Demonstrate knowledge of industrial processes and safety standards and requirements for hot work including Marine Chemist Certifications, Shipyard Competent Person updates, Gas Free Work Scopes and Hot Work Permits.
• Must be proficient in blueprint reading.
• Must be proficient in 4E specifications.
• Possess knowledge of MIL-STD-22D, MIL-STD-1689, Tech pub-278.
• Possess various welding qualifications.
• Demonstrated positions of management and/or leadership.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution capabilities.
• Possess general computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance, voluntary plans such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity)
• Paid Time Off
• Company‑paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Career development opportunities

Clearance requirement: This position may require access to U.S. government or military sites. Candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government‑issued identification. Per federal requirements, acceptable ID must be REAL ID‑compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.

EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled

Compensation details: 36.02–54.04 Hourly Wage