Marine Structural Welder Job at Tidewater Staffing, Jacksonville, FL

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  • Tidewater Staffing
  • Jacksonville, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Travel & Per Diem Information
This role supports shipyard operations in Norfolk, VA and is offered as a project-based contract position . Candidates may be recruited nationally. Per diem and travel assistance are available for qualified candidates working outside their home market. This opportunity does not require permanent relocation and offers the potential for project extensions.

 

We are seeking experienced Marine Structural Welders to support major shipyards across the Hampton Roads area. This position is ideal for welders who take pride in their craft and want stable, long-term work with steady hours. Candidates with DBIDS, TWIC, and current welding certifications will receive priority consideration.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform structural welding using SMAW/Stick and FCAW/Flux Core processes
  • Fabricate, fit, measure, and weld structural components on naval and commercial vessels
  • Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and ship schematics
  • Work in shipboard environments including confined spaces, heights, and dry docks
  • Follow safety procedures and quality standards required by shipyard regulations
  • Collaborate with other trades to achieve production goals and deadlines
  • Maintain cleanliness of work area and care for assigned tools and equipment

 

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of structural welding experience in a shipyard or heavy industrial environment
  • Strong understanding of welding procedures and structural fitting
  • Ability to pass a hands-on welding test (FCAW/SMAW – 3G/4G/6G preferred)
  • Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and standards
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and various shifts when required
  • Reliable transportation and consistent attendance

 

Priority Credentials (Highly Preferred)

Candidates possessing the following will be moved to the front of the hiring process:

  • DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System) Access
  • TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
  • Current Welding Certifications (FCAW, SMAW, Flux Core – 3G/4G/6G)
  • Ability to obtain or maintain base access

 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, work overhead, and work in tight spaces
  • Lift up to 50 lbs as needed
  • Work in hot, cold, or noisy shipyard environments

 

Benefits Offered

  • Weekly, reliable pay
  • Competitive pay rates based on skill and certs
  • Long-term projects with major shipyards
  • Local support team for onboarding, access credentials, and job placement
  • Opportunities to grow into other trades and advanced welding positions
Company Description

Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”

Company Description

Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Permanent employment, Contract work, Local area, Work from home, Relocation, Shift work, Weekend work

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