Fabricator & Fitter

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp•Salisbury, MD

8d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is hiring a full-time Fabricator & Fitter in Salisbury, Maryland, to fabricate, fit, and assemble structural steel and metal components for passenger vessels. The position is part of a fast-paced shipbuilding and manufacturing environment that values safety, craftsmanship, teamwork, quality, productivity, and meeting production schedules. The role involves layout, fabrication, assembly, and tack welding, as well as verifying that components meet drawings, tolerances, and quality standards. The position is benefits-eligible and reports to the Fitting Supervisor, On-Site Foreman, or Shipyard Superintendent. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40–45+ hours per week. Available shifts are day shift, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., or evening shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on business needs. Pay is $21.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience and weld test.

Requirements

Welding or fabrication education or experience; 3+ years is preferred in the posting.
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 stated physical requirements, including working outdoors in varied weather, traversing uneven terrain, working at heights and in confined spaces, working over water, and carrying equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to safely wear and use required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when applicable; employees wearing tight-fitting respirators must maintain facial hair so it does not interfere with the respirator seal or fit.
Ability to understand and follow directions, with normal visual acuity and hearing and required hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 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 operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, cutting torches, and fabrication equipment.
Grind, clean, and prepare assemblies for welding, inspection, and installation.
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

$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 department or across the shipyard.
Overtime opportunities for hours worked beyond 40 per week.