First-Class Structural Welder — Precision & 3G/4G Expert

Bollinger Shipyards; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula, MS seeks a 1st Class Structural Welder to join its highly skilled welding team. The role involves welding structural metal components to blueprints or work orders, with emphasis on strong cosmetic welds and accurate setup.

Ideal candidates have 6–12 months of marine welding experience and certifications in 3G/4G, plus ability to pass NDE tests and read welding symbols. On-site position with practical hands-on work.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of marine welding experience required.
• Certified in 3G and 4G in multiple disciplines preferred.
• Ability to produce full penetration welds passing NDE tests.
• Able to read welding symbols and lay out track marks.
• Ability to gouge as needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtains tools and sets up equipment for the job.
• Binds pre-assembled components and tacked assemblies.
• Produces good, cosmetic welds.
• Removes excess weld, slag and splatter as required.
• Ensures minimal rework and checks welds for defects.
• Troubleshoots welding equipment; may gouge to adjust seams.

Skills

Crew supervision

Welding cert 3G/4G

Full penetration welds

Identify welding symbols

Gouging

Job description

Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula, MS seeks a 1st Class Structural Welder to join its highly skilled welding team. The role involves welding structural metal components to blueprints or work orders, with emphasis on strong cosmetic welds and accurate setup.

Ideal candidates have 6–12 months of marine welding experience and certifications in 3G/4G, plus ability to pass NDE tests and read welding symbols. On-site position with practical hands-on work.