Fabricator & Fitter

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp•Salisbury, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking motivated and skilled Fabricators/Fitters to construct passenger vessels in Salisbury, Maryland. This full-time, benefits-eligible position involves fabricating, fitting, and assembling structural steel and metal components in a fast-paced shipbuilding environment that emphasizes safety, craftsmanship, teamwork, quality, and productivity. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to meeting production schedules. Pay is $21.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience and weld test results. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with day and evening shifts listed; the position may require 40–45+ hours per week, overtime, and weekend work based on business needs.

Requirements

Education or experience in welding or fabrication; 3+ years preferred.
Ability to set up welding machines and equipment for SMAW, MIG, and TIG.
Experience with shop and field fabrication, assembly sequencing, and fitting.
Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templates.
Familiarity with industry codes and regulations.
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, and material-handling devices.
Ability to safely use chain falls, come-alongs, and basic rigging equipment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to meet production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform the physical movements required for the position, including use of upper and lower extremities; working outdoors in heat, cold, and inclement weather; traversing uneven terrain; crawling, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and bending; working on ladders up to 24 feet and at heights up to 70 feet; entering confined spaces, tanks, hatches, and manholes; and working over bodies of water.
Ability to work in isolation within ship structures while wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to safely wear and use required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, gloves, life jackets, harnesses, and hard hats.
Employees required to wear tight-fitting respiratory protection must maintain facial hair so it does not interfere with the respirator seal or fit.
Normal visual acuity and hearing, ability to understand and follow directions, and hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of welding or fabrication education or experience.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and follow engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and specifications.
Measure, mark, cut, bevel, and fit metal components to required tolerances.
Lay out, fabricate, and assemble structural steel, foundations, brackets, bulkheads, decks, and other vessel components.
Perform tack welding using SMAW and semi-automatic welding processes to secure assemblies before final welding.
Verify dimensions, alignment, and fit-up before and during assembly.
Safely and efficiently operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, cutting torches, and fabrication equipment.
Grind, clean, and prepare assemblies for welding, inspection, and installation.
Identify and report drawing discrepancies, material issues, and production concerns to supervision.
Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with housekeeping and safety standards.
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and applicable shipyard regulations.
Inspect completed work for compliance with quality standards, drawings, and specifications.
Work with welders, supervisors, inspectors, and other trades to achieve production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.

Benefits

Competitive pay of $21.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience and weld test.
$1,000 sign-on bonus in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment for eligible full-time positions.
$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 employee’s department or across the shipyard.
Overtime opportunities for hours worked beyond 40 per week.