Marine Welder

Location

San Diego, CA

Wage

$67,688 – $80,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

Stick WeldingFlux-Core Welding
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Posted on July 28, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Marine Welder position at HII involves supporting fleet modernization through various welding processes and mechanical techniques on active class surface ships, submarines, and shore-based facilities. HII is a trusted partner to military customers, providing advanced technologies for mission readiness and maintaining a high state of readiness for the U.S. Navy.

Responsibilities

  • Display quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
  • Support trades team by working on active class surface ships for fleet modernization.
  • Perform work in accordance with established quality and safety procedures.
  • Execute a variety of tasks related to shipboard maintenance to meet contract standards.
  • Work from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, or work orders.
  • Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify structural and piping elements and equipment.
  • Lay out and mark points and lines on parts or subassemblies using various tools.
  • Cut, fit, assemble, and position pieces to be welded using hand and powered tools.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems efficiently.
  • Participate in special projects as required.
  • Apply understanding of welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair parts.
  • Develop and use technical documents including work packages and reports.
  • Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications.
  • Maintain effective customer communications and relations.
  • Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced welders.

Requirements

  • High School education, Trade School or equivalent, and 8 years of related experience.
  • Ability to demonstrate welding ability through qualification testing.
  • Must be able to obtain medical clearance to wear a half-face respirator.
  • Welding experience with stick welding (SMAW) for Carbon and Stainless Steel.
  • Welding experience with gas metal arc welding (GMAW) for Aluminum.
  • Strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings and technical manuals.
  • Capability to use various measuring instruments.
  • Knowledge of quality control steps and procedures.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.
  • Ability to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of start date.
  • Must provide hand tools per trades designation.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Required travel of 51 - 75% to shipyards and military bases.
  • Per Diem provided based on location when on travel.
  • Travel and lodging expenses covered by the company.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k