The Steamship Authority

Overview

The Steamship Authority is seeking a Welder for its Maintenance Department. This union position offers an hourly rate of $40.80 and involves supporting the maintenance team in the fabrication, repair, and renewal of marine and shore-based structural and mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) processes.
• Weld steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper-nickel materials in all positions including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
• Prepare materials for fabrication including layout, sawing, punching, coping, drilling, fitting, and assembly.
• Perform cutting and burning using oxy-acetylene and plasma equipment.
• Fabricate, fit, tack, and weld components such as foundations, brackets, plating, rails, and structural members.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and work orders.
• Inspect completed welds and perform repairs as necessary to meet quality and inspection standards.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Assist other maintenance trades in performing general maintenance and repair work as required.
• Complete required documentation including timesheets, work orders, and service reports.
• Participate in safety training and comply with hot work, confined space, and PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by maintenance management.
• May be required to work weekends as part of a posted maintenance schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Minimum experience in marine or industrial welding required.
• Proficiency in Stick, MIG, and TIG welding processes.
• Ability to work from drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication techniques and welding safety practices.
• Marine welding experience preferred.
• Experience welding to ABS standards preferred.
• Welding certifications or completion of a formal welding training program preferred.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Information

• Schedule dependent, may be assigned to one of the maintenance shops in Fairhaven, Falmouth, or Hyannis.