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Walashek

LCAC Welding Superintendent

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$37 - $43/hr

Must possess 5 years of experience welding 5XXX aluminum welding * 10 years Navy Ship Repair Experience (shipyard,contractor,government) * Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches ...

Everett Ship Repair

Pipefitter Journeyman ESR

Everett, WA · On-site

$33.90 - $35.70/hr

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett ... Perform basic tack and minor welds with MIG and Arc welding processes. * Use various metal forming ...

Everett Ship Repair

Pipefitter Journeyman

Everett, WA

$33.90 - $35.70/hr

Pressure Testing * ship repair * tack weld * Thread pipe * Valve Installation * Valve Repair * plasma cutter Machines & technologies you'll use: * Tube / Pipe Bender * Band Saw ID:qnkTyx

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How much do ship repair welding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for ship repair welding in the United States is $23.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is ship repair welding?

Ship repair welding involves using specialized welding techniques to fix, maintain, or modify different parts of a ship's structure. This can include repairing hulls, decks, bulkheads, and other metal components that have been damaged or worn over time. Ship repair welders must work in challenging environments, sometimes in tight spaces or even underwater, and follow strict safety and quality regulations. Their work is essential for keeping ships seaworthy and compliant with maritime standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ship repair welder?

To thrive as a Ship Repair Welder, you need strong welding skills, knowledge of metal fabrication, and a relevant technical certification or apprenticeship. Familiarity with industry-standard welding equipment, safety protocols, and shipyard-specific systems such as MIG, TIG, and arc welding is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills that set top performers apart. These competencies ensure high-quality, safe repairs and efficient collaboration in demanding maritime environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by ship repair welders during a project?

Ship repair welders often work in demanding environments, including confined spaces and varying weather conditions, which can make maintaining safety and weld quality challenging. Projects may involve tight deadlines to minimize vessel downtime, requiring efficient teamwork and adaptability to last-minute changes. Additionally, welders must frequently collaborate with engineers, inspectors, and other trades to ensure repairs meet strict maritime standards and regulations.

What is the difference between Ship Repair Welding vs Shipbuilding Welding?

AspectShip Repair WeldingShipbuilding Welding
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS, ASME)Welding certifications (e.g., AWS, ASME)
Work EnvironmentShipyards, docks, repair facilitiesShipyards, manufacturing plants
Industry UsageMaintenance and fixing existing shipsConstructing new ships
Common TasksRepairing hulls, replacing sectionsBuilding hulls, assembling ship components

Ship Repair Welding and Shipbuilding Welding both require similar certifications and often occur in shipyard environments. However, repair welding focuses on fixing and maintaining existing vessels, while shipbuilding welding involves constructing new ships from scratch. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right specialization within the maritime industry.

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Infographic showing various Ship Repair Welding job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,390 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

LCAC Welding Superintendent

Walashek

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$37 - $43/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Superintendent is responsible for comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work specification instructions to weld steel and aluminum plates and pipe in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. This position reports directly to the Project Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
  • Supervise welding crew on all structural/piping work on crafts
  • GTAW/GMAW/SMAW
  • Read a tape measure
  • Lay out Material
  • Fit- Up Material
  • Rigging
  • Read a work specification/blue print/drawing/tech manual
  • Comprehensive Torch and Weld Work
  • Radius Gage
  • Hand power Tools
  • Shop Tools/Equipment

Required Education and Experience:
  • Must possess 5 years of experience welding 5XXX aluminum welding
  • 10 years Navy Ship Repair Experience (shipyard,contractor,government)
  • Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals to weld metals
  • Navy Standard Items Experience
  • Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
  • Understand Work Process to measure, cut, and weld metal (of multiple material types) to required specifications
  • Ability to weld metal using various requirements and procedures such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
  • Basic understanding of NDT Requirements
  • Ability to conduct air, hydrostatic tests and vacuum tests
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Understanding of Ship repair industry
  • Must be DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Preferred Experience:
  • LCAC/SSC experience preferred

Working Conditions:
  • Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment.
  • May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required.
  • Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
  • Some travel may be required

We provide paid holidays, vacation, paid medical & dental and 401(k) benefits.
Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.

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