Marine/ABS Welder

Walashek; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Paid medical & dental

401(k) benefits

Job summary

Walashek is seeking a detail-oriented Marine Welder in Newport, Rhode Island. The ideal candidate will be responsible for welding various metal types while ensuring precision according to blueprints.

This full-time position demands a self-motivated individual capable of multitasking and working under pressure. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, and medical & dental coverage, along with 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and utilize blueprints and technical manuals.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated.
• Capability to weld various metals to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Welding (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW)

Blueprint reading

Rigging

Hand power tools

Shop tools and equipment

Education

Understanding of metal working processes

Strong work ethic

Job description

Full time position

We are looking for a detail oriented, outgoing, dependable Marine Welder for an established Marine and Industrial Repair Company. Qualified applicants will be tested on their skill level and scheduled to interview at our office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Read a tape measure
• Lay out Material
• Fit- Up Material
• Rigging
• Read a blue print/drawing/tech manual
• Comprehensive Torch and Weld Work
• Radius Gage
• Hand power Tools
• Shop Tools/Equipment

Required Education and Experience

• Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals in order to weld metals
• Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
• Understand Work Process in order to measure, cut, and weld metal (of multiple material types) to required specifications
• Ability to weld metal using various requirements and procedures such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
• Must be able to work independently
• Understanding of Ship repair industry
• Must be RAPID Gate/DBIDS and TWIX credential eligible

Working Conditions

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment.
• May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required.
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
• Travel up to 25%.

We provide paid holidays, vacation, paid medical & dental and 401(k) benefits.

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.