ABS Certified Shipboard Welder (6G-P1)

About the role

The position provides shipboard welding services for the repair and maintenance of piping, machinery, and structural systems on Military Sealift Command vessels and prepositioned ships. The welder works on both leased and government‑owned vessels, ensuring safe and compliant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Join metal parts using electric arc, oxy‑acetylene, or other welding/brazing equipment according to blueprints and specifications.
• Perform cutting, burning, pre‑heating, and annealing of metals with flame torches.
• Weld in all positions using MIG, TIG, or manual arc methods on high‑tensile steel, Cu‑Ni alloys, and aluminum.
• Identify metal characteristics and select appropriate electrodes, fillers, and welding processes.
• Cut, bevel, and gauge ferrous and non‑ferrous metals with manual or semi‑automatic equipment.
• Lay out, fabricate, and fit pipes or metal plates using drawings as guides.
• Maintain equipment safety, adhere to job safety requirements, and keep work areas clean.

Required profile

• ABS Certified with a minimum 6G‑P1 (high‑pressure vessel/pipe) qualification.
• At least five years of experience as a Journeyman or Marine Welder in naval ship repair, commercial shipyards, or oil refineries.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, high‑tensile steel, Cu‑Ni alloys, and aluminum welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and sketches.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written) and ability to pass overseas medical screening.

Required skills

• ABS 6G‑P1 welding certification
• MIG welding
• TIG welding
• SMAW welding
• Metal cutting and beveling
• Blueprint reading
• Non‑destructive testing (radiographic)