Certified Welding Inspector

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp•Salisbury, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is hiring an experienced Certified Welding Inspector to inspect welding and fabrication of steel vessels subject to U.S. Coast Guard inspection and certification. The role supports production in a fast-paced shipbuilding environment and requires a strong focus on workmanship, safety, and production. The position is full-time, benefits eligible, and non-exempt, based in Salisbury, Maryland. The inspector performs visual and non-destructive testing, evaluates welder qualification tests, maintains inspection documentation, supports corrective actions, and helps develop welding standards and training. When not actively inspecting, the employee may assist with welding operations, depending on workload and operational needs. The position requires outdoor and physically demanding work, including work at heights, in tanks and confined spaces, and over bodies of water.

Requirements

Experience with structural steel welding inspection.
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.
Solid knowledge of welding codes, procedures, and specifications, such as AWS D1.1 and NAVSEA.
Proven experience and certifications in 3G/4G and 6G welding processes from ABS, USCG, or AWS.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
Familiarity with welding symbols, procedures, and specifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions and turn them into actionable tasks.
Excellent verbal and written English communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of the safe use of tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver's license.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, background check, and welding test.
Ability to perform all types of physical movement needed for the essential functions, including using upper and lower extremities.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment; work on ladders up to 24 feet and at heights up to 70 feet; use stairs and scaffolds; pass through small accesses; enter tanks and confined spaces; and pass through hatches and manholes during much of the work shift.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds and work over bodies of water.
Normal visual acuity and hearing, ability to understand and follow directions, and hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, salvage support, or another industrial construction setting.
Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently inspect welding and fabrication of steel vessels subject to U.S. Coast Guard inspection and certification.
Perform visual inspections of welds, fit-ups, and assemblies before welding, during work, and at completion.
Conduct non-destructive testing, including soap and air leak testing, hydrostatic tank testing, and dye penetrant inspections.
Set up, supervise, and evaluate manual and semi-automatic welder qualification tests.
Communicate with workers, management, outside inspection agencies, and government inspectors.
Maintain detailed, legible, and organized inspection records and documentation.
Assist in welding operations when not actively inspecting, depending on workload and needs.
Support corrective actions for non-conformances or weld defects.
Contribute to developing and refining welding standards, training programs, and best practices.
Create coupons and assess pre-employment weld tests.
Perform other duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Benefits

Competitive pay listed as $35.00–$40.00 per hour depending on experience; the salary description also lists $33.00–$40.00 per hour.
$1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time positions, paid in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment.
Relocation assistance for candidates located outside the Salisbury, Maryland area.
$500 employee referral bonus for each referred candidate who is hired.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families; full-time employees are eligible beginning the first day of the month following their start date.
Company-paid $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short-term disability coverage for full-time employees.
Health Savings Account available for eligible employees.
401(k) with a 5% company match, available to full-time and part-time employees.
Six company-paid holidays each year.
Paid sick and vacation time: 80 hours during the first year, 96 hours after one year, 144 hours after five years, and 168 hours after ten years.
Career growth opportunities within the department or across the shipyard.
Overtime opportunities for hours worked beyond 40 per week.