Welder-Shipyard

Avail Staffing Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Avail Staffing is seeking skilled shipyard welders with shipfitter experience to contribute to critical shipbuilding and repair projects. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, preparing metal, and performing welding using SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW in a shipyard setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of welding experience in a shipyard, ability to read technical drawings, and a commitment to safety and quality. Outdoor work in a noisy, weather-exposed environment is common.

Qualifications

• 5+ years welding experience in a shipyard environment.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW with required certifications.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings.
• Metal cutting and shaping skills.
• Endurance for physically demanding tasks and heavy lifting.
• Attention to weld quality and structural integrity.
• Experience in outdoor shipyard settings with weather exposure.
• Confined space experience and safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow technical drawings to determine welding procedures and measurements.
• Cut, grind, and prep metal components for welding.
• Utilize SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW techniques to join metal parts.
• Inspect welds for defects and ensure quality standards.
• Precisely position and align components for structural integrity.
• Follow safety regulations and wear protective gear.
• Operate in confined ship hull spaces with specialized equipment.
• Work at elevated heights when required.

Skills

Welding

Shipyard

Blueprint Reading

Metal Fabrication

Safety

Confined Space

Aluminum Welding

Physical Stamina

SMAW

GMAW

Job description

At Avail Staffing, we believe in building more than justships—we’re building a team that feels like family. We’re seeking talentedShipyard Structural Welders with Shipfitter experience who are passionateabout their craft and eager to contribute to meaningful projects in asupportive environment.

*Candidates must pass a stick weld test in 2g, 3g, and 4gpositions.

**Experienced Aluminum Welders are always highly encouragedto apply.

Responsibilities:

• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and follow technicaldrawings to determine welding procedures and measurements.
• Metal Preparation: Cut, grind, and prep metalcomponents for welding.
• Welding Operations: Utilize SMAW, GMAW, and FCAWtechniques to join metal parts.
• Quality Control: Inspect welds for defects andensure compliance with quality standards.
• Fitting & Alignment: Precisely position and aligncomponents for structural integrity.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety regulations,wear protective gear, and handle hazardous materials properly.
• Confined Space Work: Operate in tight areas withinship hulls using specialized equipment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of welding experience in ashipyard environment.
• Certifications: Proficiency in various welding techniques withrequired certifications.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret complextechnical drawings.
• Metal Fabrication: Competency in cutting andshaping metal.
• Physical Stamina: Endurance to perform physicallydemanding tasks, including heavy lifting.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in ensuring weldquality and structural soundness.
• Shipyard Setting: Outdoor work with exposure toweather and noise.
• Confined Spaces: Operating in tight quarterswithin the ship's structure.
• Elevated Heights: Welding in high areas asrequired.

Other Certifications:

• OSHA 10 Training Certification

Join our team and contribute your welding expertise tocritical shipbuilding and repair projects in a challenging and rewardingenvironment.