# Chesapeake Shipbuilding jobs and careers

> 8 open roles at Chesapeake Shipbuilding as of October 29, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/chesapeake-shipbuilding

With over 40 years of direct industry experience, Chesapeake Shipbuilding has become a leading designer and builder of a notable array of commercial ships up to 450 feet in length. Our vessels operate all over the world and are suited for inland waterway or ocean service. Our specialization in the design and construction of passenger vessels, tugboats, ferry boats, etc., has enabled us to develop an unrivaled expertise in this field.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 8 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $47k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $83k |
| Headquarters | Main Location |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Employees | 51 to 100 |
| Industries | Boating, Commercial, Manufacturing, Marine Transportation |
| Website | https://chesapeakeshipbuilding.com |

## Newest open roles

- [Pipefitter & Welder](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/da862f37-128b-4eea-b4d2-8ded9094b6b9), Main Location ($52k to $83k)
- [Industrial Electrician](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/fd31dbb6-353d-4e7e-a366-c5a0a69c9604), Main Location ($52k to $73k)
- [Yard Electrician](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/9d816179-e786-48d2-bb2a-6c84851e99d1), Main Location ($52k to $62k)
- [Welder - Electric Department](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/d0e43d39-08ed-4690-a01f-61f142524dd5), Main Location ($44k to $62k)
- [Shipyard Laborer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/fb0dea51-d3b8-4c0a-b411-3ae16d36272b), Main Location ($33k)
- [Crane Operator](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/19a58570-734e-496b-8844-8ba2658aba55), Main Location ($52k to $67k)
- [Shipyard Welder](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/79908214-962e-406c-8233-b234ce14414f), Main Location ($44k to $62k)
- [Industrial Painter](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/77c9ae34-2b34-4cd2-90b6-b8117766eb8c), Main Location ($44k to $58k)

## Leadership

- Steven McGee, President

## Common questions

### Is Chesapeake Shipbuilding hiring right now?

Yes. Chesapeake Shipbuilding has 8 open roles listed as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Chesapeake Shipbuilding pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Chesapeake Shipbuilding is $47k a year, and the highest is $83k.

### Where is Chesapeake Shipbuilding headquartered?

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is headquartered in Main Location and was founded in 1980.

### Who leads Chesapeake Shipbuilding?

Steven McGee, President, is at the top of Chesapeake Shipbuilding's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Chesapeake Shipbuilding?

Pick a role on Chesapeake Shipbuilding's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Chesapeake Shipbuilding's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.