Steel Erector

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp•Salisbury, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is hiring a full-time, benefits-eligible Steel Erector to help build the structural components of its cruise ships. The role involves safely and efficiently performing construction labor with a strong focus on production. The Steel Erector reports to the Fitting Supervisor, On-Site Foreman, or Shipyard Superintendent. The position includes erecting ship frames, beams, longitudinal and stiffening members, and installing structural outfit items such as doors, ladders, and foundations. It also involves tack welding components in preparation for full welding, aligning workpieces to blueprint specifications, and using stick and semi-automatic welding equipment. Work is performed in a shipyard and may involve outdoor conditions, ship structures, confined spaces, heights, and work over water. The role has day and evening shifts, with overtime and weekend work required based on business needs.

Requirements

Proven experience as a stick welder, with a focus on tack welding.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, and specifications.
Strong attention to detail and precision in tack welding.
Ability to use tools and equipment safely.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Normal visual acuity and hearing, and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to perform the physical movements required for the essential functions of the position, including using upper and lower extremities.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, and inclement weather, and traverse uneven terrain.
Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment; climb ladders up to 24 feet and work at heights up to 70 feet; use stairs and scaffolds; and access small spaces, tanks, confined spaces, hatches, and manholes.
Ability to work over bodies of water and 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 who must wear tight-fitting respiratory protection must maintain facial hair so it does not interfere with the respirator’s sealing surface or proper fit.
Ability to work overtime and weekends based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience tack welding with stick and semi-automatic welding equipment.
Familiarity with crane hand signals.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently perform construction labor associated with building cruise ships.
Perform tack welding to secure components or parts in preparation for full welding.
Ensure accurate alignment of workpieces based on blueprint specifications.
Erect frames, beams, longitudinal members, and stiffening members that form the core structures of cruise ships.
Install structural outfit items, including doors, ladders, and foundations.
Use stick and semi-automatic welding equipment for tack welding.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Competitive pay of $21.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and weld test.
$1,000 sign-on bonus paid 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 become eligible on 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 to 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.