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Orion Marine Group

Welder

Livingston, AL · On-site

... Captains, Welders, Helpers, and other skilled crafts persons. The incumbent must support the ... The operation of various types of marine equipment and devices. * The importance of safe work ...

Orion Marine Group

Welder

Tampa, FL · On-site

... Captains, Welders, Helpers, and other skilled crafts persons. The incumbent must support the ... The operation of various types of marine equipment and devices. * The importance of safe work ...

Orion Marine Group

Welder

North Charleston, SC

... Captains, Welders, Helpers, and other skilled crafts persons. The incumbent must support the ... The operation of various types of marine equipment and devices. * The importance of safe work ...

TAS Concrete

Welder

Houston, TX

$16.75 - $22/hr

Orion is seeking Welders for our field construction operations to support marine and heavy civil ... Captains, Welders, Helpers, and other skilled crafts persons. The incumbent must support the ...

Schneider

Welder

Houston, TX

$16.75 - $22/hr

Orion is seeking Welders for our field construction operations to support marine and heavy civil ... Captains, Welders, Helpers, and other skilled crafts persons. The incumbent must support the ...

Orion Group Holdings, Inc.

Welder

Houston, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Orion is seeking Welders for our field construction operations to support marine and heavy civil ... Captains, Welders, Helpers, and other skilled crafts persons. The incumbent must support the ...

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How much do help marine welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for help marine welder in the United States is $27.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Help Marine Welder vs Marine Pipefitter?

AspectHelp Marine WelderMarine Pipefitter
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS)Pipefitting certifications, welding often required
Work EnvironmentShipyards, offshore platforms, marine constructionShipyards, offshore facilities, marine construction
Job FocusAssisting welders with welding tasksInstalling and maintaining piping systems

Help Marine Welders assist skilled welders in marine environments, focusing on welding support tasks. Marine Pipefitters specialize in installing and maintaining piping systems on ships and offshore platforms. While both roles require welding skills and certifications, Help Marine Welders primarily support welding operations, whereas Marine Pipefitters handle piping installation and repair.

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Infographic showing various Help Marine Welder job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,939 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

Aluminum Welder - Associate 3 - Swing Shift

Vigor Marine LLC

Portland, OR

$35.65/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Description

Who We Are
Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services.
 
With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the world-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security. For more information, visit vigor.net.
 
HOURLY RATE: $35.65
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 
This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned. Successfully performs work individually, as a member of a single craft crew, or a multi-craft work crew.
  • Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
  • Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints, i.e., form, shape, fit, and weld on vessels.
  • Performs burning and effectively uses scarfing tip for clean-up, bevel parts, etc.
  • Performs Arc welding - SMAW, FCAW, GMAW is a plus
  • Performs carbon arc gouging for weld preparation and cleanup.
  • Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools.
  • Coordinates the performance and completion of job specifications.
  • Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
  • Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply, including fractions.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
  • Ability to do square footage and weight calculations if required.
 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • 2-6 years relevant work experience. 
  • Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
Associate 2
Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties. Assists with and/or performs basic bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor. May perform Associate 1 or Fire Watch duties. Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.
Associate 3
Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2 job duties and proficient in FCAW.  Trains and assists with rigging under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor.  Assists with and/or performs mechanical bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor.  May perform Fire Watch, Associate 1 or Associate 2 duties.  Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.
Associate 4 
Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2, Associate 3 job duties, and proficient in FCAW.  Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with limited supervision. (work history and demonstrated proficiency in single skill or trade). Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills and 1- certification to progress to the next level.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Capable of passing GMAW weld test.
  • 2G, 3G, 4G Aluminum weld test on 3/8 plate to AWS D1.2 weld standards.
  • Able to consistently pass UT/RT/PT weld joint
  • SMAW, FCAW, GTAW experience is helpful.
  • Four-hour fire watch certification
  • HAZWOPER- First Responder Awareness Level.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching, handling/grasping, fingering/feeling, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Talking, hearing, vision, depth perception, color vision, field of vision.
 
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
  • Interaction/communication with others: Frequently interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation. May work with several individuals in a confined space.
  • Works alone/independently: Frequently works in the presence of other individuals performing duties.
  • Directs/supervises others: Not Required.
  • Repetitive work: Work is similar on a day-to-day basis.
  • Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
  • Flexibility: May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.
  • Other mental/psychological demands: Works in a noisy environment and works at heights.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Works indoors: Frequently works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust and noise.
  • Works outdoors: Frequently works on shipboard exposed to typical outdoor weather.
  • Safety equipment required: Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, and leather shoes.
  • Other Exposures: Smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil and grease.
  • Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, comealong, chainfall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, automatic multihead burning machine, hydraulic press and punch, large and small plate rolls, carbon saw, large surface slab for securing fabrication, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of handtools.
  • Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.
  • Other: None
 
This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e. US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.
Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.
 
Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.