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Pipefitter & Welder

Chesapeake Shipbuilding
Salisbury, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

  • Competitive Pay – $26 - $35 depending on experience, and weld test
  • Single and Family Medical Dental Vision Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month proceeding start date
  • $20,000 in AD&D life insurance short term disability at no cost for full-time employees
  • $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
  • Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
  • 401(K) company match after 1 year
  • Six paid company holidays
  • Paid sick and vacation New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
  • Health Savings Account
  • An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
  • Overtime available after 40 hours

ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

REPORTS TO: Pipe Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely and efficiently perform welding labor to complete construction associated with building cruise ships. Have an aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.

Essential Functions & Tasks

  • Welding¼" to 1" steel using FCAW and SMAW processes in 3G, 4G, and 6G positions.
  • Tig welding of stainless steel and aluminum.
  • Plasma cutting and oxy-propane cutting.
  • Performing weld tests including soap and air, hydrostatic pressure testing tanks, and dye penetrant.
  • Assemble 40' x 10' steel plates, angles, and flange plates.
  • Complete layouts using drawings and/or templates.
  • Tack welding with stick and semi-automatic welding equipment (preferred).
  • Practice proper safety always procedures.
  • Follow instructions from foreman/supervisors on site and keep the job site clean.
  • Operate in isolation within the skeleton of ships, wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing 40 to 50 lbs.
  • All other duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge and skills in Tig welding, Plasma cutting, and oxy-propane cutting.
  • Knowledge of weld tests, including soap and air, hydrostatic pressure testing tanks, and dye penetrants.
  • Ability to complete layouts using drawings and/or templates.
  • Knowledge of proper safety practices.
  • Knowledge of shop and field fabrication, assembly sequencing, and fitting.
  • Ability to read and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templates.
  • Familiar with industry codes and regulations.
  • Knowledge of safe use of tools and equipment.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
  • Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
  • Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
  • Occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to work over bodies of water.
  • Ability to traverse uneven terrain, including loose pack gravel.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

Shift

  • Monday – Friday
  • Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm

Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs

Salary Description

$26 - $35

Salary : $26 - $35

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