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Tidewater Staffing

Marine Structural Welder

Norfolk, VA

$44K - $74K/yr

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and weld process * Overtime opportunities * Long-term shipyard assignments * Weekly pay * Support from recruiters who understand skilled trades * Career ...

Titan Talent Development, LLC

Structural Welder

Norfolk, VA

$20.75 - $27.25/hr

Structural Welders use various welding processes to fabricate, install, and repair structural components while maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship. Structural Welders perform ...

Tidewater Staffing

$44K - $74K/yr

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and weld process * Overtime opportunities * Long-term shipyard assignments * Weekly pay * Support from recruiters who understand skilled trades * Career ...

HL Welding, Inc

Structural Welder - Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, VA

$20.75 - $27.25/hr

The Structural Welder will perform high-quality welding on structural steel, vessel components, plating, tanks, and other fabricated assemblies in accordance with customer specifications, drawings ...

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Hutco Inc

Structural Welder - Pulse Arc

Portsmouth, VA

$45 - $55/hr

Structural Welder - Pulse Arc Job Location: Newport News Hutco Branch: Portsmouth VA Rate of Pay: $45 per hour (perdiem Available for those who qualify) Work Schedule: 40 hours/week - All Shifts ...

Aerotek

Structural Welder (Pulse Arc)

Newport News, VA

$45/hr

Structural Welder (Pulse Arc) This role focuses on performing high-quality structural welding in a demanding naval shipyard environment using multiple welding processes, including pulse arc. You will ...

Hutco Inc

Structural Welder - Pulse Arc

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Structural Welder - Pulse Arc Job Location: Newport News Hutco Branch: Portsmouth VA Rate of Pay: $45 per hour (perdiem Available for those who qualify) Work Schedule: 40 hours/week - All Shifts ...

Hutco Inc

Structural Welder - Pulse Arc

Portsmouth, VA

$45 - $55/hr

Structural Welder - Pulse Arc Job Location: Newport News Hutco Branch: Portsmouth VA Rate of Pay: $45 per hour (perdiem Available for those who qualify) Work Schedule: 40 hours/week - All Shifts ...

Hutco Inc

Structural Welder - Pulse Arc

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Structural Welder - Pulse Arc Job Location: Newport News Hutco Branch: Portsmouth VA Rate of Pay: $45 per hour (perdiem Available for those who qualify) Work Schedule: 40 hours/week - All Shifts ...

Aerotek

Structural Welder

Newport News, VA

$140/hr

Structural Welder (Pulse Arc) Compensation: $45 and $140 in per diem Job Located in VA or SC (Single-site) We are seeking a skilled Structural Welder with expertise in pulse arc welding. The ideal ...

Labor One Staffing

1st Class Structural Welder

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$20.75 - $27.25/hr

We are currently hiring FIRST CLASS FLUXCORE STRUCTURAL WELDERS for Project in Panama City, Florida Shipyard. * NOTE this positions is open to U.S. Citizens only due to Government contract. Must pass ...

Matrix Service

Structural Welder

Emporia, VA · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Responsible for performing welding and grinding functions per job specifications. Selects equipment and plans layout and assembly of welding. Works closely and interacts with supervision. Works with ...

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What is the difference between Hourly Structural Welder vs Structural Fabricator?

AspectHourly Structural WelderStructural Fabricator
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS)Welding certifications often required
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, fabrication shopsFabrication shops, construction sites
Job FocusJoining steel components through weldingCutting, shaping, and assembling steel parts
Employer & IndustryConstruction, shipbuilding, bridgesSteel fabrication, structural manufacturing

Hourly Structural Welders primarily focus on welding steel components on-site or in fabrication shops, while Structural Fabricators handle cutting, shaping, and assembling steel parts. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in related environments, but their core tasks differ: welding versus fabrication.

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Marine Structural Welder

Norfolk, VA

Tidewater Staffing
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$44K - $74K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

⚓ Structural Welders Wanted – Build the Backbone of the Fleet

We’re actively seeking experienced Structural Welders to support ongoing shipyard production projects throughout Hampton Roads. This role is perfect for welders who take pride in clean beads, strong joints, and contributing to large-scale marine construction.

If you thrive in industrial environments and enjoy working on major shipbuilding projects, this is your opportunity to put your welding skills to work where they truly matter.

???? Structural Welder Responsibilities:

  • Perform structural welding on shipyard assemblies including frames, decks, bulkheads, and foundations

  • Weld carbon steel and stainless steel using SMAW (Stick), FCAW, or MIG processes (depending on project needs)

  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings

  • Prep materials by grinding, fitting, and cleaning prior to welding

  • Maintain weld quality to meet shipyard and inspection standards

  • Work safely in confined spaces, elevated areas, and industrial environments

  • Collaborate with shipfitters and production teams to meet schedules

✅ Structural Welder Qualifications:

  • Prior shipyard or heavy structural welding experience preferred

  • Ability to pass structural weld tests (as required by project)

  • Experience welding carbon steel; stainless a plus

  • Ability to read blueprints and understand weld symbols

  • Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and standing for extended periods

  • Knowledge of OSHA shipyard safety practices

  • Reliable transportation and consistent attendance

???? What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience and weld process

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Long-term shipyard assignments

  • Weekly pay

  • Support from recruiters who understand skilled trades

  • Career growth opportunities within shipyard operations

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About Tidewater Staffing

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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.” Our deep industry experience and established local presence allow us to maintain a consistent, updated, and expansive network of skilled candidates, and our proprietary digital onboarding process. When you partner with Tidewater Staffing, you get employees who are trained, screened, supplied, and access to our proprietary digital onboarding process.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Virginia Beach, VA, US

Year founded

1992

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