Welder / Fitter / Fabricator - Marine - Downtown Tampa

Location

Tampa, FL

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG WeldingSteelAluminumAWS OR
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Posted on September 28, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Manthey Hospitality is seeking a skilled Welder / Fitter / Fabricator to join our Fleet Maintenance team in Tampa, FL. This hands-on role involves supporting the construction, repair, and maintenance of vessels and marine infrastructure through high-quality steel and aluminum fabrication and welding.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all work safely and in accordance with company safety standards and PPE requirements
  • Cut, fit, fabricate, and weld steel and aluminum components to specifications
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and measurements
  • Select appropriate materials, welding equipment, and welding methods based on project requirements
  • Operate hand and power tools including grinders, saws, sanders, calipers, and measuring devices
  • Align, position, clamp, and secure components prior to welding
  • Perform welding in a variety of positions using TIG, MMA, and other applicable processes
  • Repair and reinforce vessel structures, gangways, docks, and related equipment
  • Inspect completed work to ensure structural integrity, quality, and compliance with specifications
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition
  • Assist with general ship repair and marine maintenance projects as needed

Requirements

  • Minimum of one (1) year of welding and fabrication experience
  • Experience welding both steel and aluminum
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
  • Working knowledge of welding safety standards and PPE requirements
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Reliable transportation
  • Must be able to successfully pass a practical welding test
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • TWIC Card required or ability to obtain and maintain
  • Marine, shipyard, or industrial fabrication experience
  • Completion of a welding apprenticeship program
  • AWS or other professional welding certifications
  • Experience with vessel repair, structural fabrication, or marine construction projects
  • Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces for extended periods
  • Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Ability to work at heights and utilize ladders, scaffolding, and fall-protection equipment when required

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Full-Time position
  • Monday–Friday (Primary Schedule)
  • Location: Downtown Tampa

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k

How this job compares in Tampa, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welder fabricator jobs across Florida currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 21 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Tampa, FL

We're tracking 12 other active welding openings in Tampa, FL right now, from 11 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 219 other active welding openings from 128 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Tampa, or widen the search to Florida.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (16), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (12), and BAE Systems (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Cape Canaveral at $42/hr, Fort Myers at $39/hr, and Jacksonville at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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