Overview
The Marine Welder/Fabricator - Tower Division Lead is responsible for the layout, fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifications of equipment and components using both Ferrous and Non-Ferrous alloy materials. This role requires high-quality welding skills and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform welding in all positions, including complex joints and orientations.
- Utilize multiple welding processes: GTAW (TIG), GMAW Steel MIG, FCAW, GMAW Aluminum MIG, SMAW, following AWS and/or Shipyard standards.
- Execute welds on various joint types such as lap, tee, fillet, and tube-to-plate.
- Work with aluminum and stainless-steel plate and pipe, ensuring high-quality welds.
- Interpret and apply welding codes and specifications accurately.
- Maintain high standards of quality and safety throughout all tasks.
- Take responsibility for workmanship and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience with aluminum and stainless-steel plate and pipe welding.
- Experience TIG and MIG.
- Must pass AWS certification test for 3G and 4G (plate) and 6G (pipe) positions after employment.
- Must be able to read and write clearly and legibly.
- Must be able to read a tape measure.
- Must have a valid and clean driver’s license.
- Must be able to stand and work for 8 hours a day.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- 7 – 10 years’ experience in the marine industry fabricating tuna towers, railings and accessories is preferred.
- Professional welding certifications (AWS, ABS, or equivalent) are preferred.
- Additional certifications in advanced welding techniques are preferred.
- Previous experience in industrial or marine environments is preferred.
Additional Information
- Requires bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
- Requires the ability to use speech, vision and hearing.
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to changes in temperature and humidity.
- Work is performed outside in the elements, on and around water.