Marine Welder

Marine Welder

QED Systems - Port Orchard, WA

Posted: 7/13/2025 - Expires: 10/11/2025

Job ID: 281873841

Job Description

Job Title: MARINE WELDER

Job Location: 1455 Lumsden Road Port Orchard, WA 98367

Job Category: Craft Workers(Skilled)

Job Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Hourly, $26 - $30

Job Description: QED Systems, an established marine engineering, planning, and ship modernization firm, is seeking qualified individuals experienced in marine mechanical applications. The candidate must be able to comply with all applicable safety regulations, work under industrial repair conditions, work in confined spaces, and climb vertical/inclined ladders. Candidate must be able to join metal components together through the process of welding or brazing in both shop and shipboard environments, lay out work to be accomplished, select materials required to accomplish removals / installations / repairs / alterations, and cut / burn / grind surfaces (as directed).

Job Requirements/skill sets: Experienced (5+ years) Marine Welder with a complete understanding of production processes and specialty trades functions and tools.

The candidate must have experience and successfully demonstrate the skills and ability to certify to QED Weld Procedures for at least two metals (OSS, HY, SS, AL, or CuNi).

The candidate must have experience in at least two welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, or GTAW).

The candidate must also be able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints or technical drawings and understand associated welding symbols.

The candidate must have prior NAVSEA, ABS, or AWS certification as a welder.

All applicants must provide a resume, be eligible for a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential.

Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight will be determined by the specific job but no less than 30 pounds.

Credit given for U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard experience. Some travel is possible.

Other Duties as assigned.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma required. Military technical school(s) desirable.

Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access: U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to meet and maintain eligibility for U.S. Secret Clearance and be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits such as: Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.

Job Contact information: Don Hodun, ..., ...

EOE, including disability/vets

Job Summary

Veteran Preference

Company Details

Company

QED Systems

Industry

Ship Building and Repairing

Job Information

Location

Port Orchard, WA

Website

Job Type

Full Time Employee

Experience

2+ to 5 Years

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education Level

High School or equivalent

Job Position

5 Position(s) Open

Salary/Wage

$26.00 - $30.00 /hour

Duration

Over 150 Days

Additional Information

Job Shift

Days (1st shift)

Reference Code

TSWA Welder

Testing Required

Drug testing/screening

Background checks

Reference checks

Motor vehicle record check

Additional Testing Required

Employer will perform testing

Testing Description

Welding test

Federal Contractor

No

Affirmative Action Plan

Yes