Job Description

Job Description

This direct hire opportunity is with a full-service marine repair company that specializes in vessel maintenance, fabrication, and refit projects for tugboats, commercial ships, and offshore vessels. It’s a hands-on, high-skill environment where welders can grow their technical expertise and advance within the maritime industry.

If you enjoy hands-on, technical work, thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment, and take pride in producing precise, code-compliant welds—this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in marine fabrication.

Structural Fitter and Welder Duties:

• Weld, cut, and fabricate materials including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel using SMAW, MIG, TIG, and flux-core processes.
• Interpret blueprints and welding symbols to complete precise, code-compliant work.
• Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with repair standards.
• Safely operate welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment in shipyard and vessel environments.
• Support vessel repair projects by assisting with setup, inspection, and maintenance of tools and work areas.

As a Structural Fitter and Welder, you’ll perform structural and pipe welding, fabrication, and repair work on marine vessels and equipment, ensuring all welds meet quality, safety, and industry code standards.

Schedule:

• Day Shift, Monday–Friday
• 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (overtime and weekends as needed)

Pay:

• $28.00 – $36.00 per hour (based on experience)

Structural Fitter and Welder Requirements:

• At least 2 years of welding or fabrication experience, preferably in a marine or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in stick (SMAW), MIG, TIG, and flux-core welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless materials.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols and complete work to code specifications.
• Skilled in cutting methods such as plasma, oxy-acetylene, and air carbon-arc.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced shipyard setting.

Benefits offered by employer upon permanent hire:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location:

Seattle, Washington

Interested in this Structural Fitter and Welder opportunity?
Apply now or call 206-405-3300.

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