GMAW Short-Arc Tack Welder for Ship Fitting

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Lockport, LA is seeking a Short-Arc (GMAW) Tack Welder to provide essential support to ship fitters, including tacking and grinding as directed.

The role requires handling confined spaces and performing duties in elevated areas. The candidate should have at least three months of tack welding experience and be capable of passing a hands-on Short Arc (GMAW) Tacker T-join test in vertical and overhead positions, including downhill progression.

Qualifications

• Three months of tack welding experience.
• Ability to pass a hands-on Short Arc (GMAW) Tacker T-join test in vertical and overhead positions.
• Willingness to work in confined spaces and at elevations greater than 5 feet.

Responsibilities

• Must be familiar with basic welding or fitting processes.
• Enters and moves through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Provides ship fitter with assistance whenever deemed necessary.
• Provides fire watch duties.
• Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to work/climb in elevations greater than 5'.

Skills

GMAW welding

Tack welding

Safety in confined spaces

Job description

Job Title: Short-Arc (GMAW) Tack Welder

Location: Lockport, LA

Position Overview: Bollinger is seeking a Short -Arc (GMAW) Tack Welder provides necessary tools a ship fitter and assists as directed to include tacking, grinding, or other assigned duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Must be familiar with basic welding or fitting processes.
• Enters and moves through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces.
• Provides ship fitter with assistance whenever deemed necessary.
• Provides fire watch duties.
• Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to work/climb in elevations greater than 5'.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) months of tack welding experience.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a hands-on Short Arc (GMAW) Tacker T-join test in the vertical and overhead positions with the vertical position tack welded with downhill progression.
  
  

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.