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Entry Level Ship Welder Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Keel

Welder

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder I is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder I is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder

Meggett, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder I is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions -- and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder I is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder - Manufacturing

Meggett, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder I is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder - Manufacturing

Meggett, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder - Weekend Shift

Meggett, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder - Hiring Now

Meggett, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder I is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder - Hiring Now

Meggett, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder - Weekend Shift

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder - Weekend Shift

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions -- and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder - Weekend Shift

Hollywood, SC

$19.75 - $26/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder-Hollywood,South Carolina

Seabrook Island, SC

$19 - $25/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder I is an entry-level role focused on ...

Keel

Welder-Hollywood,South Carolina

Edisto Beach, SC · On-site

$18.25 - $24/hr

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride. Your Mission: The Welder I is an entry-level role focused on ...

BAE Systems

YRK USW Welder

York, PA · On-site

$20K/yr

BAE Systems is seeking entry level welders to support our vehicle fabrication from our Trade School ... ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it.

BAE Systems

YRK USW Welder

York, PA · On-site

$20K/yr

BAE Systems is seeking entry level welders to support our vehicle fabrication from our Trade School ... ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it.

BAE Systems

YRK USW Welder

York, PA · On-site

$20K/yr

BAE Systems is seeking entry level welders to support our vehicle fabrication from our Trade School ... ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it.

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How much do entry level ship welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level ship welder in the United States is $23.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Ship Weller vs Entry Level Pipe Welder?

AspectEntry Level Ship WelderEntry Level Pipe Welder
CertificationsBasic welding certifications, such as AWS D1.1Basic welding certifications, such as AWS D1.1
Work EnvironmentShipyards, marine environments, large vesselsConstruction sites, industrial plants, pipelines
Industry UsageMaritime, shipping, naval industriesOil & gas, construction, infrastructure
Common Search IntentEntry Level Ship Welder vs Entry Level Pipe WelderEntry Level Pipe Welder vs Entry Level Ship Welder

While both roles require basic welding certifications and involve metal fabrication, Entry Level Ship Welders focus on welding in marine environments, working on ships and vessels, whereas Entry Level Pipe Welders specialize in pipe systems used in construction and industrial settings. The choice depends on your industry interest and preferred work environment.

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Welder

Welder

Keel

Hollywood, SC • On-site

$19.75 - $26/hr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Description

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.


Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you're joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride.


Your Mission: 


The Welder I is an entry-level role focused on learning and performing basic welding tasks under close supervision. This position is responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal components using established techniques and procedures. Work is guided by instructions and pre-established guidelines with limited independent judgment.


Explore the Depth of the Role: 


Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding processes.

Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine correct welding methods.

Set welding machine parameters with guidance from supervisors.

Inspect completed welds for structural soundness and adherence to specifications.

Apply basic knowledge of Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

Demonstrate a basic understanding of Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, and Plasma Arc Cutting.

Use hand tools such as grinders, tape measures, chipping hammers, and personal protective equipment effectively.

Maintain safe work practices and follow company safety standards   



Requirements

Mission Readiness: 


High school diploma or equivalent may be required.

Technical training in welding preferred.

Less than 1 year of welding experience or equivalent.

May require completion of an apprenticeship or formal training in area of specialty.  


Travel Requirements: 


Occasional travel may be required. 


Physical Requirements: 


May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.

May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.


Become a part of our Builders and you too can...


Uphold Safety and Quality Standards

Embody Team Spirit

Relentless Customer Focus

Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism

Execute with Excellence and Velocity


What Keel will build for you: 


Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competitive Pay

401K Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Paid on the Job Training

Certification Sponsorship Opportunities

Committed to Individual Career Growth

We Do Fun Things, Plus More!


Need Assistance? 


If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans


What we build, builds us.

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