Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Weld structural steel plates, stiffeners, bulkheads, and other vessel components for shipyards repair and new construction projects.
- Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work specifications.
- Prepare welding surfaces and joints, including grinding, cleaning, and removing damaged material as assigned.
- Performed welding welds according to approved procedures and projects specifications.
- Inspect completed welds and correct defects as directed.
- Work closely with structural fitters, supervisor, and trades to complete assigned work.
- Follow shipyard safety procedures, hot-work requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Qualifications:
- Previous structural welding experience in a shipyard or marine construction or repair
- Ability to read welding symbols and follow written and verbal work instructions.
- Experience safely operating welding equipment, grinders, and related tools
- Able to pass welding tests (stick and mig)
Employment Requirements:
Must pass medical examination and employment eligibility will be verified through E-verify.