Aluminum Welder in Port Angeles

Location

Port Angeles, WA

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG Welding
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Posted on September 2, 2026

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Location: Platypus Marine, Inc. – Port Angeles, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview: The Aluminum Welder is responsible for welding and fabricating aluminum components for marine vessels and related structures.  The role involves precise welding tasks using GMAW MIG and TIG techniques, ensuring that all work meets industry standards and project specifications. The Aluminum Welder will prepare and weld aluminum surfaces, following proper safety protocols and quality procedures, while maintaining a clean and organized jobsite.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform aluminum fabrication and welding tasks, including MIG & TIG welding, on marine vessels and ship structures including but not limited to:
  • Single-pass and multi-pass fillets in all positions, for all joint and material thickness configurations
  • Multi-pass full penetration joint details, for all joint and material thickness configurations
  • Read and Interpret constructions drawings, job specifications, and contract specs to obtain weld sizing information and material edge preparation requirements.
  • Perform welding inspections to ensure high-quality craftmanship.
  • Operate equipment related to the job, including forklifts, hoists, slings, press brakes, shear machine, hydraulic rolls.
  • Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
  • Perform work in various locations such as confined spaces, heights, indoor/outdoor environments with exposure to changing weather conditions.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and professionalism toward workers, subcontractors, and clients.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of aluminum fabrication and/or welding experience (shipyard or similar environment ).
  • Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding techniques on aluminum materials.
  • Ability to use fabrication equipment such as grinders, saws, drill press, torch (oxyacetylene) & plasma.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
  • Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
  • Knowledge of shipbuilding or ship repair processes is .
  • Certification in aluminum welding ( but not required).
  • Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including lifting, standing, and working in confined spaces.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm.

What We Offer:

  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Comprehensive health insurance, including dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Annual vacation award
  • Monthly gym membership contribution

\nCompany Description

Platypus Marine, Inc. is a HUBZone-certified shipyard in Port Angeles, WA, specializing in ship repair, refit, and construction for government and commercial vessels. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and innovation, we provide a dynamic workplace where skilled professionals excel in maritime projects.

Company DescriptionPlatypus Marine, Inc. is a HUBZone-certified shipyard in Port Angeles, WA, specializing in ship repair, refit, and construction for government and commercial vessels. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and innovation, we provide a dynamic workplace where skilled professionals excel in maritime projects.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Port Angeles, WA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Washington currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$41/hr across 71 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Port Angeles, WA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Port Angeles, WA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Washington as a whole we're tracking 95 other active welding openings from 58 employers. Browse welding jobs across Washington.

Energy Jobline ZR currently has 1 other opening live in Washington, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Washington at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Seattle, WA (15), Loenbro (6), and Parker Hannifin (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Washington, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $55/hr, Redmond at $38/hr, and Seattle at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

See all aluminum welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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