Aluminum Welder

Great Northern Docks, Inc.; Naples (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Four-day flex weeks

Ventilated work environment

Job summary

Great Northern Docks, Inc. in Naples, Maine, is seeking a dedicated Aluminum Welder for our family-owned fabrication shop. The role focuses on fabricating and assembling aluminum dock components using MIG welding, reading shop drawings, and ensuring precise dimensions.

You will work on-site, receive training to meet our standards, and join a team committed to quality workmanship. Prior welding experience is preferred, with emphasis on safety and efficiency in a production environment.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience and ability to produce consistent welds.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and specs.
• Prior welding or fabrication experience preferred; safety first.
• Comfortable handling fabrication materials and trimming when required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shop drawings and fabrication specs.
• Set up and verify welding equipment operation.
• Inspect materials and verify dimensions before fabrication.
• Fit, align, and assemble components using fixtures and jigs.
• Inspect welds and assemblies for quality and dimensional accuracy; maintain clean, organized workspace.

Skills

MIG welding

Metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Shop safety

Quality workmanship

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational welding training

Fabrication background

Tools

Fixtures & Jigs

Welding equipment handling

Job description

Great Northern Docks is looking for a Welder to join our family-owned business and professional fabrication shop. We take pride in building top-tier products, and quality craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do.

Some welding experience is preferred, and we’ll provide additional training to make sure every weld meets our standards. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, and wants to build products they can be proud to put their name behind.

We offer competitive pay, flexible seasonal hours, and excellent benefits, including:

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Four-day flex weeks with 40 hours of pay during the winter months
• A clean, well-air-conditioned work environment with state-of-the-art ventilation

If you take pride in quality work and want to be part of a team that cares about what it builds, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

Great Northern Docks, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of premium aluminum dock systems and waterfront access products based in Naples, Maine. Since 1979, the company has designed and built durable residential and commercial dock solutions focused on long-term performance, seasonal installation, and ease of use. Its products are used in freshwater and saltwater environments across lakes, rivers, and coastal waterfronts. Great Northern Docks serves homeowners, contractors, campgrounds, marinas, and municipalities throughout the Northeast and beyond with aluminum dock systems, gangways, ramps, outdoor stairs, footbridges, boardwalks, hardware, and marine accessories.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Aluminum Welder position located in Naples, Maine. The Aluminum Welder will fabricate and assemble aluminum dock components and waterfront access products, primarily using aluminum MIG welding processes.

Responsibilities include reading and interpreting shop drawings and fabrication specifications; setting up and verifying the proper operation of welding equipment; inspecting materials and verifying dimensions prior to fabrication; and marking components for trimming or adjustment when needed. The Aluminum Welder will fit, align, and assemble components using fixtures and jigs while maintaining required dimensions, squareness, and consistent weld quality.

The role also includes inspecting completed welds and assemblies for quality and dimensional accuracy, brushing or grinding welds and components as required, and working efficiently with the production team to meet manufacturing schedules. The Aluminum Welder will assist with material handling, maintain a safe and organized work area, and contribute to continuous improvement of fabrication processes.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of, or experience with MIG welding and metal fabrication, with the ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds.
• Ability to accurately fit, align, and assemble fabricated components using fixtures and jigs while maintaining required dimensions and squareness.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Ability to accurately measure components, verify material dimensions and cut lengths, and identify or mark material requiring adjustment or trimming.
• Working knowledge of safe welding and fabrication practices.
• Understanding of material preparation, handling, and fabrication practices, particularly for aluminum.
• Ability to follow work instructions, shop drawings, and direction from production leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent workmanship and product quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a production environment while maintaining quality and meeting manufacturing schedules.
• Capability to lift and move materials, stand for extended periods, and safely operate common welding and fabrication tools and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous aluminum MIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience fabricating plain steel and/or stainless steel components.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, metal fabrication, marine, or construction environment.
• Vocational or technical training in welding or metal fabrication.