Job Description Job Description Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to the following locations:
Pascagoula, MS.
Lockport, LA.
Houma, LA.
What We Offer:
Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
Long and Short-Term Contracts.
Immediate placement.
PTO.
Paid Holidays.
Health Benefit.
A Marine Structural Welder is responsible for performing welding tasks to assemble and fabricate steel structures on marine vessels in accordance with shipyard specifications, blueprints, and industry standards Essential Functions:
Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components for shipbuilding and marine structures
Perform structural welding on ship components such as hulls, decks, bulkheads, frames, and foundations.
Weld plates, frames, bulkheads, and other structural assemblies according to specifications
Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions
Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, and fitting prior to welding
Ensure proper weld penetration, alignment, and structural integrity
Utilize various welding processes, including SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), and GMAW (MIG), as specified.
Prepare work surfaces by grinding, cutting, and cleaning to ensure quality welds.
Perform repairs or rework on defective welds as needed
Operate welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently
Requirements:
3+ years of aluminum/structural welding experience shipyard preferred
Strong experience with MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) aluminum welding
Experience with flux core and stick welding in shipyard settings
Ability to pass a hands-on weld test
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols
Experience with marine or heavy industrial fabrication environments
Knowledge of distortion control and aluminum welding techniques
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