Welder Job in Puerto Rico is the requested job topic, but the supplied vacancy lists the actual work location as Seattle, Washington, USA. This regular Welder, Combination, Maintenance position is a waterfront shipboard construction and re-modernization role involving U.S. Naval ships, shipyards, and drydocks. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, welding and blueprint skills, and U.S. citizenship. The listed likely hourly rate is $42.07–$56.93, although the employer states that this is not a guaranteed salary.
Important Location Details
Are you searching for a welding position in Puerto Rico? Before applying, carefully check the location in the supplied vacancy. The advertisement specifically states Work Location: USA WA Seattle, with the position performed onsite at the customer location.
Therefore, the job details below describe the supplied Seattle vacancy and should not be treated as confirmation of a Puerto Rico position.
The role requires 40 scheduled hours per week and includes 10–25% travel. Telecommuting is not available because the position is onsite.
Welder Job Responsibilities
This is a shipboard construction and modernization position. The successful worker will perform welding tasks onboard U.S. Naval ships within shipyards and drydocks.
Main responsibilities include:
- Applying suitable welding processes to join, surface, fabricate, or repair metal and other materials.
- Working from blueprints, engineering sketches, charts, and work orders.
- Marking points on parts and subassemblies using rules, squares, scribes, or templates.
- Positioning parts for welding with measuring instruments and hand tools.
- Using jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and steps as required.
- Inspecting completed work for compliance with specifications.
- Following established safety procedures.
- Participating in special projects when required.
The work can involve changing temperatures, including high heat during summer and cold conditions during winter.
Requirements and Skills
Applicants need a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1+ years of related experience. The listed job qualifications include:
- Blueprint reading
- Welding
- Welding procedures
- Ability to work safely in an industrial environment
- Ability to use measuring instruments and hand tools
- Ability to follow technical instructions
No certification is listed as required. The vacancy also states that U.S. citizenship is required and that no security clearance is currently required or must be obtained.
Additional employment eligibility requirements may include obtaining DBIDS and access to applicable shipyards.
Salary and Benefits
The vacancy states a likely hourly rate of $42.07 to $56.93. However, the employer clearly says this range is not a guarantee of compensation and that final pay may depend on experience, geographic location, contractual requirements, and other factors.
GDIT lists several benefits, including:
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical and wellness plan options
- Dental and vision plans
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid education and certifications
- Professional development opportunities
- Internal career mobility support
- Disability and life insurance options
Welding Career Context
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers had a $53,750 median annual wage in May 2025, with about 437,700 jobs in the occupation. BLS projects approximately 40,300 openings per year on average from 2025 to 2035, mainly because workers leave or move from the occupation.
