Aluminum Boat Welder/Fabricator - 4-Day Week

SAFE Boats International; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SAFE Boats International in Tacoma, WA seeks an Experienced Aluminum Welder/Fabricator (Welder/Fabricator 4) to contribute to high-performance aluminum boat production for military and first responders. The role spans welding, fabrication, fitting, and maintaining a safe workplace on a 5:00am–3:30pm shift.

Reading blueprints, setting up production equipment, and mentoring less experienced welders are key duties, with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in welding/fabrication.
• Aluminum experience required, GMAW (MIG) preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience in marine industry/boat building preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clamp, hold, and tack-weld components to spec.
• Remove rough spots with grinders.
• Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Set up production machines and equipment.
• Ensure safety and compliance with SBI safety handbook.
• Monitor welding to prevent overheating, warping.
• Train/assist less experienced welders.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Aluminum welding

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Reading comprehension

Critical thinking

Tools

Production machinery

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

SAFE Boats International in Tacoma, WA seeks an Experienced Aluminum Welder/Fabricator (Welder/Fabricator 4) to contribute to high-performance aluminum boat production for military and first responders. The role spans welding, fabrication, fitting, and maintaining a safe workplace on a 5:00am–3:30pm shift.

Reading blueprints, setting up production equipment, and mentoring less experienced welders are key duties, with a focus on quality and efficiency.