Welder - Submarine Building - Now Hiring
Company
Philly Shipyard Inc
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
Snagajob
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Knowledge and proficiency of heavy shipyard construction welding in all positions using approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) determined by Hanwha Philly Shipyard and classification society
• Welding process includes:
• FCAW – Flux Core Arc Welding
• SMAC – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• SAW – Submerged Arc Welding
• EGW – Electro Gas Welding
• Automated Welding Processes
• Stainless Steel Fillet Welding
• Padding and preparing weld joints per WPS
• Carbon Arc Gouging
• Note: Not inclusive, shall be determined by vessel specification and classification rules
• Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of interpreting approved WPS set forth at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
• Knowledge and ability on how to use all tools related to welding, including basic trouble shooting and maintaining welding equipment to assure a safe and efficient operation
• Welder must proficiently demonstrate welding ability through performance, and testing as determined by vessel project and classification
• Welder must be able to work in a team environment
• Welder shall perform internal quality checks of own work performance to assure quality standards are achieved daily
• Welder shall maintain their individual NDT rejection set forth by Hanwha Philly Shipyard and classification society
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
COMPETENCIES
• Work Independently according to valid instructions and Hanwha Philly Shipyard rules and standards
• Flexible cooperation with team members
• Must be able to work in different environments and areas (e.g. indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces, on scissor lifts and aerial lifts, and in inclement weather)
• Ability to orient, train and instruct lesser skilled welders
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an on-site, full-time, safety sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ work experience welding, (flux core and ceramic preferred)
• Welding robotics and programming a plus
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Knowledge and proficiency of heavy shipyard construction welding in all positions using approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) determined by Hanwha Philly Shipyard and classification society
• Welding process includes:
• FCAW – Flux Core Arc Welding
• SMAC – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• SAW – Submerged Arc Welding
• EGW – Electro Gas Welding
• Automated Welding Processes
• Stainless Steel Fillet Welding
• Padding and preparing weld joints per WPS
• Carbon Arc Gouging
• Note: Not inclusive, shall be determined by vessel specification and classification rules
• Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of interpreting approved WPS set forth at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
• Knowledge and ability on how to use all tools related to welding, including basic trouble shooting and maintaining welding equipment to assure a safe and efficient operation
• Welder must proficiently demonstrate welding ability through performance, and testing as determined by vessel project and classification
• Welder must be able to work in a team environment
• Welder shall perform internal quality checks of own work performance to assure quality standards are achieved daily
• Welder shall maintain their individual NDT rejection set forth by Hanwha Philly Shipyard and classification society
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
COMPETENCIES
• Work Independently according to valid instructions and Hanwha Philly Shipyard rules and standards
• Flexible cooperation with team members
• Must be able to work in different environments and areas (e.g. indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces, on scissor lifts and aerial lifts, and in inclement weather)
• Ability to orient, train and instruct lesser skilled welders
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an on-site, full-time, safety sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ work experience welding, (flux core and ceramic preferred)
• Welding robotics and programming a plus
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.
• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Knowledge and proficiency of heavy shipyard construction welding in all positions using approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) determined by Hanwha Philly Shipyard and classification society
• Welding process includes:
• FCAW – Flux Core Arc Welding
• SMAC – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• SAW – Submerged Arc Welding
• EGW – Electro Gas Welding
• Automated Welding Processes
• Stainless Steel Fillet Welding
• Padding and preparing weld joints per WPS
• Carbon Arc Gouging
• Note: Not inclusive, shall be determined by vessel specification and classification rules
• Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of interpreting approved WPS set forth at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
• Knowledge and ability on how to use all tools related to welding, including basic trouble shooting and maintaining welding equipment to assure a safe and efficient operation
• Welder must proficiently demonstrate welding ability through performance, and testing as determined by vessel project and classification
• Welder must be able to work in a team environment
• Welder shall perform internal quality checks of own work performance to assure quality standards are achieved daily
• Welder shall maintain their individual NDT rejection set forth by Hanwha Philly Shipyard and classification society
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
COMPETENCIES
• Work Independently according to valid instructions and Hanwha Philly Shipyard rules and standards
• Flexible cooperation with team members
• Must be able to work in different environments and areas (e.g. indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces, on scissor lifts and aerial lifts, and in inclement weather)
• Ability to orient, train and instruct lesser skilled welders
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an on-site, full-time, safety sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ work experience welding, (flux core and ceramic preferred)
• Welding robotics and programming a plus
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ensure that all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
• Knowledge and proficiency of heavy shipyard construction welding in all positions using approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) determined by Hanwha Philly Shipyard and classification society
• Welding process includes:
• FCAW – Flux Core Arc Welding
• SMAC – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• SAW – Submerged Arc Welding
• EGW – Electro Gas Welding
• Automated Welding Processes
• Stainless Steel Fillet Welding
• Padding and preparing weld joints per WPS
• Carbon Arc Gouging
• Note: Not inclusive, shall be determined by vessel specification and classification rules
• Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of interpreting approved WPS set forth at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
• Knowledge and ability on how to use all tools related to welding, including basic trouble shooting and maintaining welding equipment to assure a safe and efficient operation
• Welder must proficiently demonstrate welding ability through performance, and testing as determined by vessel project and classification
• Welder must be able to work in a team environment
• Welder shall perform internal quality checks of own work performance to assure quality standards are achieved daily
• Welder shall maintain their individual NDT rejection set forth by Hanwha Philly Shipyard and classification society
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned
COMPETENCIES
• Work Independently according to valid instructions and Hanwha Philly Shipyard rules and standards
• Flexible cooperation with team members
• Must be able to work in different environments and areas (e.g. indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces, on scissor lifts and aerial lifts, and in inclement weather)
• Ability to orient, train and instruct lesser skilled welders
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILTY
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is an on-site, full-time, safety sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ work experience welding, (flux core and ceramic preferred)
• Welding robotics and programming a plus
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the median hourly wage for welders in the United States as of January 2026 including overtime rates?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median hourly wage for welders at $28.45 as of January 2026 with time-and-a-half overtime required after 40 hours under FLSA rules. Welders in manufacturing earn an additional $4.20 per hour on average for night shifts. Annual median earnings reach $59,176 for full-time roles.
How many hours per week can welders legally work in the United States without overtime pay in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the standard workweek at 40 hours with overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate required after that threshold in 2026. Welders on federal contracts receive double time for hours over 48 in a workweek. Paid sick leave of up to 56 hours annually applies under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extensions.
What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states a high school diploma plus 6-12 months of postsecondary welding training or apprenticeship is required for 2026 entry-level positions. Three years of documented experience is mandatory for structural welding roles under AWS D1.1 standards referenced by DOL. Certification in SMAW or GMAW processes must be completed before hire.
What documents are required to apply for welder positions through U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeships in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form ETA-671, high school transcripts, and proof of U.S. work authorization to DOL-registered programs by March 2026 deadlines. A valid driver's license and negative drug test results from a SAMHSA-certified lab are mandatory. Background checks via FBI fingerprinting are required for nuclear or pipeline welding tracks.
