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Westar Marine Services —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Lead Welder

Westar Marine Services -
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Blueprint specification interpretation
Mechanical fabrication
Outdoor work experience
Aluminum
Steel construction materials
Driver's License
Crew management
Gas metal arc welding
Delegation
Flux-cored welding

Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Welder to direct welding and fabrication work across our fleet and shop. The Lead Welder is responsible for executing high-quality marine welds, fabricating and repairing steel and aluminum structures, and leading a small team of welders and fabricators. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will be on the tools, setting the standard for workmanship, safety, and productivity, while planning jobs and mentoring less experienced crew members.

Key Responsibilities

Perform structural and repair welding on vessels, barges, tugs, and shoreside equipment using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) processes.
Fabricate, modify, and install steel and aluminum components, including hull plating, frames, brackets, piping supports, deck fittings, and railings.
Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings; lay out and prep material to spec.
Lead day-to-day welding operations: assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure jobs are completed on schedule and to specification.
Inspect welds and finished work for compliance with ABS, USCG, and company quality standards; identify and correct defects.
Mentor and train junior welders and fabricators; promote a culture of safety, accountability, and craftsmanship.
Maintain welding equipment, consumables, and the work area in safe, organized, ready-to-work condition.
Work in marine environments: shipyards, drydocks, on vessels afloat, and in confined spaces, often in variable weather.
Follow all Westar Marine Services safety procedures, USCG requirements, OSHA standards, and applicable hot-work permitting practices.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of professional welding and fabrication experience, with significant time in a marine, shipyard, or offshore environment.
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) welder certification.
Proficiency in multiple welding processes: SMAW (stick), FCAW (flux core), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG).
Demonstrated ability to weld and fabricate in both steel and aluminum.
Strong blueprint reading and layout skills.
Prior experience leading or supervising a small welding/fabrication crew.
Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and on the water.
Physically able to lift 50+ lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in all weather conditions.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to Bay Area job sites.
Eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional certifications such as AWS (American Welding Society) D1.1 (steel) and/or D1.2 (aluminum).
Experience working to USCG and ABS repair standards on commercial vessels.
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Experience with pipe welding and shipboard piping system repairs.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay of $, based on experience and certifications.
Full-time, year-round work with a stable, established Bay Area marine operator.
Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunity to lead and grow a skilled fabrication team.
Varied, hands-on work across a diverse fleet — no two days are the same.

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