You start your shift reviewing work packages and ship drawings, mapping out the welds that will bring a vessel back to life or move a new build forward. You prepare joints, verify symbols, and lay down sound welds that meet stringent procedures and project specifications. Along the way, you stay in lockstep with structural fitters, supervisors, and neighboring crafts to keep the schedule on track and the deck safe.
What you will do- Join structural steel components across plates, stiffeners, bulkheads, and other hull structures for repair and new construction.
- Interpret blueprints, AWS welding symbols, and written work specs to plan and execute tasks.
- Prep weld areas by grinding, cleaning, and removing damaged or out-of-tolerance material.
- Perform SMAW and GMAW welds in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.
- Inspect your work and remediate defects as directed to meet quality standards.
- Coordinate closely with structural fitters, supervisors, and other trades to complete assigned work.
- Follow shipyard safety rules, including hot-work controls and required PPE.
- Hands-on structural welding experience in a shipyard or marine construction/repair environment.
- Ability to read welding symbols and follow clear written and verbal instructions.
- Proficient with welding machines, grinders, and related tools; committed to safe operation.
- Capability to pass welding qualification tests (stick and MIG).
Must pass medical examination and employment eligibility will be verified through E-verify.
Marine Structural Welding Technician in orange at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $55,640–$59,020
For context, most welders earn between $55,640–$59,020 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.