Marine Welder

AAA USA Connecticut, Groton Permanent

Job Description

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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