Steel Erector

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp•Salisbury, MD

9d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is hiring a full-time, benefits-eligible Steel Erector to help build the structural backbone of its cruise ships. The role involves safely and efficiently performing production-focused construction work, including erecting structural members and installing structural outfit items. The position requires tack welding, precise alignment to blueprint specifications, and safe use of tools and equipment. Work takes place in demanding shipyard conditions, including outdoors and within ship structures, and may involve heights, confined spaces, heavy protective gear, and exposure to listed hazards.

Requirements

Proven experience as a stick welder, with a focus on tack welding.
Ability to read and interpret 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 perform the physical movements required for the essential functions of the position, including using upper and lower extremities.
Ability to work outdoors in heat, inclement weather, and cold; traverse uneven terrain, including loose-pack gravel; and crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around or under equipment.
Ability to work on ladders up to 24 feet and at heights up to 70 feet; use stairs and scaffolds; navigate small accesses, hatches, and manholes; and enter tanks and confined spaces throughout much of the work shift.
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 shields, grinding shields, gloves, life jackets, harnesses, hard hats, and other task- or area-specific PPE.
Employees required to wear tight-fitting respiratory protection must maintain facial hair so it does not interfere with the respirator's sealing surface or proper fit, in accordance with applicable requirements.
Normal visual acuity and hearing; ability to understand and follow directions; and hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently perform construction labor associated with building cruise ships, with an aggressive work ethic and focus on production.
Perform tack welding to secure components or parts in preparation for full welding.
Align workpieces accurately according to blueprint specifications.
Erect frames, beams, longitudinal members, and stiffening members that form cruise ship structures.
Install structural outfit items, including doors, ladders, and foundations.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

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 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 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.