Traveling Structural Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Welders (Shipyard) – Hawaii

Company: Lead Marine

Location: Hawaii

Job Type: Full-Time / Contract (4-Month Assignment)

Pay Rate:  $35.00 / hour

Per Diem:  $170.00 / day (Paid 7 days a week)

Work Schedule:  60 hours per week

Job Summary

Lead Marine has immediate openings for experienced  Journeyman Structural Welders for a 4-month marine repair project in  Hawaii .

We are looking for hands-on, dependable tradespeople who can commit to a 60-hour work week for the full 4-month project duration . This job involves heavy-plate structural welding on steel ships following  American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)quality standards. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform multi-pass Stick (SMAW) welding on heavy carbon steel plate in all positions (including vertical-up). 
• Use 7018 low-hydrogen rods to make clean, structural groove and fillet welds. 
• Use heating torches for pre-heating steel prior to welding. 
• Run carbon arc gouging equipment for back-gouging and joint prep. 
• Prep, grind, and clean weld joints to pass visual inspections by ABS inspectors. 
• Read weld gauges to verify proper joint fit-up and fillet sizes. 
• Work safely onboard vessels, on staging/scaffolding, and in tight structural compartments. 

Job Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of structural welding experience in a shipyard, ship repair, or Navy base setting. 
• Availability: Must be able to work 60 hours per week and complete the entire 4-month assignment without disruption.
• Vision Check: Must be able to pass a standard J-1 vision exam.
• Gear: Must bring your own welding hood, leathers, and standard trade hand tools. 
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read structural shop drawings and standard weld symbols. 
• Security: Must be eligible for standard shipyard security badging and base access. 

Onsite Weld Test Details

All welders will take a hands-on ABS qualification test when arriving on site: 

• Process: Stick / SMAW (using 7018 rods). 
• Test Plate:  1-inch thick steel plate with backing strip (passing this test qualifies you for unlimited thickness). 
• Positions: All-position groove test (vertical-up). 
• Gouging: Basic air carbon arc gouging demonstration. 

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $35.00 / hour
• Per Diem: $170.00 / day (Paid 7 days a week for eligible traveling welders)
• Weekly Hours: 60 hours / week (20 hours of OT weekly)
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid holidays, and paid sick leave available. 

Benefits: 

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave

*The benefits listed above are subject to eligibility requirements*

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About LEAD Staffing 

Lead Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment towards safety and to provide long term rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  

“At LEAD, your career is our top priority. As a leading recruiting partner, we're dedicated to connecting talented job seekers with exciting opportunities and rewarding careers across a variety of dynamic industries. Our team takes the time to understand our employee's unique skills, experience, and professional goals. We then leverage our extensive network and industry expertise to match them with the perfect fit - whether that's a short-term project, long-term contract, or a permanent role. Employee's don't just settle for just any job - they partner with LEAD and unlock a world of rewarding possibilities for themselves. Apply today and let us help you find the perfect fit.”

Company Description

“At LEAD, your career is our top priority. As a leading recruiting partner, we're dedicated to connecting talented job seekers with exciting opportunities and rewarding careers across a variety of dynamic industries. Our team takes the time to understand our employee's unique skills, experience, and professional goals. We then leverage our extensive network and industry expertise to match them with the perfect fit - whether that's a short-term project, long-term contract, or a permanent role. Employee's don't just settle for just any job - they partner with LEAD and unlock a world of rewarding possibilities for themselves. Apply today and let us help you find the perfect fit.”