Journeyman Welder; Clearance Required

Position: Journeyman Welder (Active Clearance Required)
NSC Staffing is seeking experienced Journeyman Welders with an active or eligible Secret security clearance to support shipboard maintenance, repair, and industrial projects. This role is best suited for welders who have worked in shipyards, heavy industrial environments, or large-scale construction and take pride in quality, safety, and workmanship.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Journeyman Welder, you’ll perform welding work to repair, modify, and install piping, structures, foundations, and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic, and water systems. You’ll work from technical drawings and follow strict safety and quality standards in demanding environments.

Typical duties include:

• Perform welding using SMAW, FCAW (automatic), and GTAW
• Repair, modify, and install shipboard pipes, structures, and mechanical components
• Select proper filler materials, joint designs, and heat ranges per work instructions
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and welding symbols
• Set up and operate welding equipment, hand tools, and grinding containments
• Fabricate and install fixtures and jigs needed for proper weld alignment
• Support inspections, testing, and quality checks as required
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow all safety procedures
• Work with limited supervision and take ownership of your work

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Minimum 6 years of verifiable welding experience in heavy industrial, shipyard, or fabrication environments
• Strong experience with SMAW, FCAW (automatic), and GTAW
• Ability to read blueprints and technical work documents
• OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED
• U.S. Citizen with an active or eligible Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain government base access
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed

Preferred:

• Completion of a formal welding program (apprenticeship, trade school, military, or company training)
• Shipyard or repair environment experience
• Experience qualifying to workmanship or inspection standards
• Familiarity with automated welding processes

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is primarily shop and shipyard-based and may include:

• Working indoors and occasionally outdoors
• Confined spaces, elevated platforms, or overhead work
• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, sparks, and dust
• Heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and standing for long periods
• Mandatory use of PPE (hearing, eye, skin, and respiratory protection)

This is considered medium physical work and requires the ability to safely perform tasks in physically demanding conditions.

Why Work with NSC Staffing?

NSC Staffing is a trusted provider of marine and industrial skilled trades talent. We partner with top-tier clients and place welders on meaningful projects where skill, safety, and reliability matter.

Ready to Get Started?

Apply today and put your welding skills to work on critical marine and industrial projects.

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NSC Staffing is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA/M/F/V/D).