Lead Welder/Shipfitter — Advanced Codes & Mentorship

Burger Boat Company; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO from Day 1

Holiday pay from Day 1

Medical, dental, vision

Life & disability

401(k) with employer contribution

EAP discounts

Job summary

Burger Boat Company is seeking skilled Welders/Shipfitters to perform certified aluminum welding in all positions, using MIG or TIG per classification society requirements, in shops or on boats. You will read drawings, set up for welds, and assist fitters to assemble hull components.

Great opportunity for hands-on learning and steady advancement within a maritime yard on the Lake Michigan waterfront. Join a team that emphasizes craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Read and write in English
• Use decimal or fractional tape measure
• Physical strength to perform work standing, bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing
• Work with hands and arms overhead for extended periods
• Possess willingness and ability to learn new jobs and take instructions
• Be flexible and willing to work various shift schedules as required

Responsibilities

• Perform basic setup and weld preparation (cleaning, grinding, material handling).
• Certified for basic fillet welds-bare/primer.
• Learn and follow safety protocols, PPE use, and shop practices, how to follow WPS’s.
• Assist senior welders with equipment setup and material positioning.
• Practice on scrap material to build consistency in bead placement.
• Complete basic documentation (time, job numbers, simple QA forms).
• Read and interpret simple blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
• Any other task as Supervisor sees fit.

Job description

Burger Boat Company is seeking skilled Welders/Shipfitters to perform certified aluminum welding in all positions, using MIG or TIG per classification society requirements, in shops or on boats. You will read drawings, set up for welds, and assist fitters to assemble hull components.

Great opportunity for hands-on learning and steady advancement within a maritime yard on the Lake Michigan waterfront. Join a team that emphasizes craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement.