Lead Aluminum Welder/Fabricator — 4-Day Week

SAFE Boats International; Washington; On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

LTD

4-day work week

Job summary

SAFE Boats International in Bremerton, WA is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our fabrication team building aluminum boats for military and first responders. The role focuses on welding, fitting, and assembling components with MIG and TIG as needed, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You'll operate production equipment, read blueprints, and support a safe, collaborative work environment from Monday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• Aluminum experience required, GMAW (MIG) preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints and weld symbols.
• Ability to maintain safe work environment and follow SBI safety handbook.
• Equivalent mix of training, education, or experience to 5–7 years in area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind components to required configurations.
• Remove rough spots with portable grinders and finish welds.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Operate welding equipment (GTAW, GMAW, plasma arc) and production fixtures.
• Ensure quality and safety standards; communicate issues to supervisor.
• Assist in training less experienced welders/fabricators and develop standards.

Skills

Aluminum welding

GMAW (MIG)

Blueprint reading

Safety leadership

Team lead readiness

Math skills

Education

Experience equivalent to 5-7 years

Marine industry/boat building experience preferred

Tools

Production machinery

Hand tools & power tools

Job description

SAFE Boats International in Bremerton, WA is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our fabrication team building aluminum boats for military and first responders. The role focuses on welding, fitting, and assembling components with MIG and TIG as needed, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You'll operate production equipment, read blueprints, and support a safe, collaborative work environment from Monday through Thursday.