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Weld Supervisor

Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC

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Compensation
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Location
Chesapeake, VA
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

Bay Metals & Fabrication seeks an experienced Weld Supervisor to lead welding operations on U.S. Navy vessels in a shipyard environment. The role oversees repair, modification, and fabrication work while coordinating welders and partner teams, meeting production schedules, and enforcing NAVSEA, quality, and safety requirements. This is a direct-hire opportunity with long-term stability and full benefits, with day and night shifts available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Welding Operations SupervisionNAVSEA Welding StandardsStructural WeldingSMAWGTAWGMAWFCAWShip Drawing InterpretationWeld Symbol InterpretationTechnical Specification InterpretationInspection SupportNDT ProcessesQA DocumentationShipboard RepairLeadershipCommunicationLifting and CarryingClimbingConfined Space WorkWorking at HeightsWearing PPEReading SchematicsReading BlueprintsRapid Response

Qualifications

5+ Years NAVSEA Welding ExperienceShipyard Weld Supervisor or Foreman ExperienceOSHA 10Shipyard Access Eligibility

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Weld Supervisor – Marine Ship Repair

Looking for both a Day and Night Shift (offering shift differential for nights!)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Weld Supervisor with a proven background in NAVSEA ship repair to lead welding operations in a fast-paced shipyard environment. This role requires a hands-on leader who understands shipboard execution, quality requirements, and production demands.

This is a direct-hire opportunity offering long-term stability and full benefits.

About Us

We are built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. United in our dedication to supporting our nation’s defense and safeguarding its security, we approach every challenge with a solution-oriented mindset and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily welding operations on U.S. Navy vessels, including repair, modification, and new fabrication

  • Lead and coordinate welders to meet production schedules and project milestones

  • Ensure all welding is performed in accordance with NAVSEA standards, WPSs, and contract requirements

  • Review and interpret technical drawings, weld procedures, and work packages

  • Enforce strict compliance with QA/QC requirements, inspections, and hold points

  • Monitor weld quality and address deficiencies in real time

  • Coordinate with QA, NDT, Planning, and Production teams

  • Maintain a strong safety culture and enforce shipyard safety protocols

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years of NAVSEA welding experience (REQUIRED)

  • Previous weld supervisor or foreman experience in a shipyard (REQUIRED)

  • Strong knowledge of NAVSEA welding standards, procedures, and compliance requirements

  • Experience with structural welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW as applicable)

  • Ability to read and interpret ship drawings, weld symbols, and technical specs

  • Experience supporting inspections, NDT processes, and QA documentation

  • Familiarity with shipboard conditions and active repair environments

  • OSHA 10 preferred

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Ability to obtain and maintain shipyard access (All local shipyards, DBIDS eligible)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40–50 lbs.

  • Ability to climb ladders, vertical access trunks, and staging frequently.

  • Ability to work in confined spaces, tanks, voids, and tight compartments aboard vessels.

  • Ability to work at heights and on uneven surfaces.

  • Prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

  • Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, fall protection, and hearing protection.

  • Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, dust, and shipboard noise.

  • Visual acuity sufficient to read schematics, blueprints.

  • Ability to respond quickly in dynamic shipyard environments.

Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement plan

  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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