Marine Structural Welder/Fitter

AAA-USA Inc; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA United States, Inc. is seeking skilled welders for a Portland, OR project involving large shipyard components. The role requires welding structural steel, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety standards.

You will work with flux core wire, multi-position welding, and torch cutting in a collaborative team environment. The position offers long-term assignments with relocation assistance to the West Coast as needed, competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to weld structural steel with 1/16” flux core wire in all positions.
• Pass weld tests: fillets and grooves on 1" plate (2G/3G/4G).
• Strong math and measurement skills (fractions, tape measure).
• Operate hand cutting torch efficiently for quality cuts.
• Blueprint reading and steel layout experience.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• AWS D1.1 / D1.5 certified or able to become certified.
• Strong safety mindset and safe work practices.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to learn, improve, and build new skills continuously.

Responsibilities

• Tack and fit steel components for final welding.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform production welding on heavy steel components.
• Assemble and disassemble steel components.
• Weld and fit in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
• Read blueprints and perform precise layout and fitting.
• Inspect welds for quality and spec compliance.
• Remove slag and finish welds with detail.
• Troubleshoot minor welding equipment issues.
• Follow safety standards and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety

Teamwork

Math/Measurement

Torch cutting

AWS D1.1/D1.5

Tools

Flux core welding

Hand cutting torch

Welding equipment

Job description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Portland, OR.

Why Skilled Trades Professionals Choose AAA USA:

• Competitive Pay.
• Overtime Opportunities.
• Long-Term Assignments.
• Multiple U.S. Locations.
• Relocation Assistance Available.
• Referral Programs.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

Position Summary:

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Portland, Oregon that is the premiere West Coast shipyard for building large Jones Act compliant articulated tug barges, deck barges, dump scows, oil spill recovery vessels, crane barges hopper barges and more.

Essential Functions:

• Tack and fit steel components together in preparation for final welding.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform production welding on heavy steel components.
• Perform assembly and disassembly of steel components
• Weld and fit in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read blueprints and execute precise layout and fitting work.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure top-quality workmanship and specification compliance.
• Remove slag and finish welds with attention to detail.
• Troubleshoot minor welding equipment issues as needed.
• Work safely and follow all company safety standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with a hardworking team committed to quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Ability to weld structural steel and become certified using 1/16” flux core wire in all positions on unlimited thickness plate.
• Ability to pass weld tests including:
  • Fillet welds on 1" plate (2G, 3G, and 4G).
  • Groove welds on 1" plate (2G, 3G, and 4G).
• Strong math and measurement skills, including fractions and tape measure reading.
• Ability to operate a hand-cutting torch efficiently and produce quality cuts.
• Blueprint reading and steel layout experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• AWS D1.1 / D1.5
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to learn, improve, and build new skills continuously.