Welder II Bremerton, WA)

Position: Welder II - $3,000 Sign on Bonus (Bremerton, WA)
Job Description

The Welder II supports marine and shipboard operations at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD). This role is based in Bremerton, WA. This role requires welding proficiency, technical judgment, and the ability to perform complex work in high-consequence environments. Overtime may be available or required based on project needs.

Travel may be required up to 75% of the year. You MUST currently possess a secret clearance in good/active standing for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding using TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and/or Flux-Cored (FCAW) processes.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings.
• Fabricate and repair structural and piping components.
• Select appropriate materials, joint configurations, and welding parameters.
• Perform welding in confined spaces and elevated positions.
• Meet visual, dimensional, and UT/RT inspection requirements.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior welders.

Required QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum four (4) years welding experience.
• Minimum two (2) years welding experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
• Proficiency in TIG, Stick, MIG, and/or Flux-Cored welding.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required welding certifications.
• Must be able to travel up to 75% of the year.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.
• Must currently possess a secret clearance in good/active standing.

Desired

• Experience working in marine or naval environment.
• Familiarity with SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence Systems, or other high-consequence quality programs.
• Experience with UT/RT inspection methods.
• Experience with hull penetration, mechanized, and/or automatic welding.
• Experience mentoring or leading others.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Ability to work independently and perform with some oversight.
• Detail-oriented

Pay Transparency

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation: $29- $41 per hour

Working Conditions

This position is considered SHOP/OUTDOORS which is characterized as follows.

• Primarily outdoor work during daytime; occasional night work.
• Frequent exposure to moving and vibrating equipment.
• High humidity (often above 90%) and noise levels over 85 decibels.
• Intense light/glare, airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Occasional exposure to open flames, sparks, or hot equipment.
• Frequent work in hot (over 90°F) or cold (below 32°F) environments.
• Potential for distracting or uncomfortable sound levels.
• Stable work surfaces but varying environmental conditions.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered MEDIUM work.

OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONSTANT

• Lift 20-50 pounds
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Identify color differences
• Wear PPE for skin protection
• Lift 10-25 pounds
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects
• Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Lift up to 10…