**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Marine Structural Welders** for projects located in the **Newport News, VA area** . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is **up to $45/hour** based on experience **plus $120/day per diem** for travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Marine Structural Welder eager to master your skills while working alongside our accomplished Craft Professionals, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + Multipass: All position fillet and butt welds using the following processes: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) and GMAWP (Pulse Arc Welding) + Heating with Oxygen/Propane Heating Torch + Air Carbon Arc Gouging + Other tasks assigned **Requirements** + Must be able to pass a weld test + Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry + Minimum of 4+ years of experience + Must have NNS or Naval Shipyard experience + Experience working in a physically demanding environment shipboard sub-assemblies ladders staging etc **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan + Incentive programs + Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Recruiter Name** Angela Turnage **Location** US-TX-HOUSTON **Posted Date** _2 hours ago_ _(5/2/2025 2:26 PM)_ **_Req ID_** _2025-360725_ **_Category_** _Marine Trades - Marine_ **_Travel_** _Yes_ **_Job Board_** _IN_ **_Location_** _US-TX-HOUSTON_