Overview
Shipyard Welder / Fabricator

Full-Time • Competitive Pay • Local Maine Shipyard

We are hiring experienced, multi-process welders/fabricators to join our growing shipyard team. If you take pride in high-quality welding and fabrication work and want steady projects on significant marine vessels, this is an excellent opportunity.

Responsibilities

- Weld and fabricate steel components and marine structures

- Perform MIG, Flux-Core, Stick, and occasional TIG welding

- Fit, prep, and assemble materials from drawings or verbal instruction

- Complete repairs and fabrication on:

Maine State Ferries

U.S. Coast Guard vessels

U.S. Navy craft

Tug boats

Barges

Commercial fishing vessels

Aquaculture vessels & equipment

- Support special projects and custom fabrication work

- Work safely in a fast-paced shipyard environment

Qualifications

- Required: Proficiency in MIG and Flux-Core

- Required: Proficiency in Stick welding

- Preferred: TIG welding ability

- Ability to fabricate, fit, and measure accurately

- Ability to read and interpret basic fabrication drawings

- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail

- Marine or shipyard experience is a plus

- AWS certifications a plus but not required

What We Offer

- Competitive pay based on skill and experience

- Steady schedule + overtime opportunities

- Work on high-profile government and commercial vessels

- Growth and advancement opportunities

- Respectful, team-focused work environment

- Diverse, interesting projects (no repetitive production welding)

About the Work Environment

This position involves indoor and outdoor shipyard work, climbing, lifting, and working in various weather conditions. Safety, communication, and teamwork are essential.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed or send your resume/work history to:

Info@rocklandmarinecorp.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 51 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Experience:

Certification : 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Rockland, ME 04841 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Rockland Marine Corporation

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