Marine Aluminum Welder — Shipyard Fabrication Pro

CORE Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources seeks an experienced Aluminum Welder for on-site shipbuilding projects in Austin, TX. You will weld aluminum structures and components, align with blueprints, and pass strict quality controls for shipyard production.

The role demands versatility across welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW), working in tight spaces, and mentoring junior welders while maintaining safety and meeting schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel fillet and groove weld certifications in 3G and 4G positions.
• Strong understanding of weld symbols, blueprints, and sketches.
• Knowledge of welding different metals and material properties.
• Experience meeting NDT requirements and passing classification society standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on hulls, decks, bulkheads, frames, foundations, and other ship components
• Read and follow blueprints, sketches, and weld symbols to meet project specifications
• Prepare work surfaces by grinding, cutting, torching, and cleaning ahead of welding
• Complete fit-up and tacking per engineering specifications and welding best practices
• Weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions, often in tight or elevated spaces including scaffolding, manlifts, and confined spaces
• Use weld gauges and measurement tools to check work, inspect completed welds, and correct defects
• Inspect torches, hoses, grinders, and other tools daily and perform routine equipment maintenance
• Coordinate with fitters, pipefitters, electricians, and other trades to keep vessel construction and repair on schedule
• Help train and mentor junior welders
• Follow shipyard safety requirements, including PPE, fire prevention, and confined space procedures, and keep work areas clean and safe

Skills

Aluminum welding

SMAW (Stick)

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW (Flux Core)

Pulsed GMAW

Blueprint reading

NDT readiness

Safety compliance

Tools

Welding gauges

Measuring tools

Job description

Core Group Resources seeks an experienced Aluminum Welder for on-site shipbuilding projects in Austin, TX. You will weld aluminum structures and components, align with blueprints, and pass strict quality controls for shipyard production.

The role demands versatility across welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW), working in tight spaces, and mentoring junior welders while maintaining safety and meeting schedule targets.