Trident Maritime Systems

Overview

Trident Maritime Systems is seeking a highly skilled Production Welder (Shop) - Class A to support fabrication operations in a controlled shop environment. This role focuses on table-top welding and repeat production work, requiring exceptional weld quality, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform FCAW (Flux Core), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) welding on a variety of materials in a shop environment.
• Execute table-top fabrication and welding in a controlled production setting.
• Consistently produce high-quality welds that meet or exceed quality standards with minimal to no rework.
• Perform multi-pass welds on both standard and complex weldments with proper bead placement and sequencing.
• Maintain first-time quality standards and support overall shop efficiency.
• Perform grinding, cleaning, and finishing of welds to meet production and quality expectations.
• Interpret and execute work instructions, blueprints, and weld symbols with minimal supervision.
• Maintain productivity levels to meet or exceed daily and weekly production goals.
• Assist with fit-up tasks and support workflow as needed.
• Support team development by sharing knowledge, assisting less experienced welders, and promoting quality and productivity standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Comply with all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• 8+ years of welding experience.
• 2+ years of shop-based welding experience (fabrication shop preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) welding certifications across multiple welding processes.
• Must be proficient in FCAW (Flux Core) and GMAW (MIG) welding processes.
• Advanced GTAW (TIG) welding capability required, including work on carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Experience welding additional materials such as copper-nickel and aluminum is highly desirable.
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality, multi-pass welds with minimal to no rework.
• Ability to perform welding operations with little to no supervision while maintaining production efficiency and quality standards.
• Strong understanding of weld quality standards, bead profile, and proper technique.
• Must be able to pass company-required welding tests (MIL-SPEC / NAVSEA standards as applicable).
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform in a production-focused environment.
• Ability to support team development and work effectively within a team environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and weld symbols.

Additional Information

• Work is performed in a controlled shop environment (not field or shipboard work).
• Welding is primarily performed at tables and fixtures (table-top welding) in seated or standing positions.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. as required.
• Must be able to safely operate welding equipment, grinders, and related tools.
• Exposure to typical shop conditions including noise, heat, and welding fumes.