Marine Structural Welder/Fitter

AAA-USA Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Opportunities

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Relocation Assistance Available

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Competitive Pay

Multiple U.S. Locations

Referral Programs

Job summary

AAA USA Inc. is seeking skilled welders to join a Portland, Oregon-based shipyard project partnering with AAA United States, Inc. The role requires welding structural steel, reading blueprints, and producing high-quality welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.

Travel and temporary relocation to Portland is required, with safety-first practices and the ability to work as part of a team committed to quality and continuous improvement. Relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Ability to weld structural steel and become certified using 1/16” flux core wire in all positions on unlimited thickness plate.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Tack and fit steel components for welding.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely.
• Perform production welding on heavy steel components.
• Assemble and disassemble steel components.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read blueprints for layout and fitting.
• Inspect welds for quality and spec compliance.
• Remove slag and finish welds with precision.
• Troubleshoot welding equipment.
• Work safely following company procedures.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Welding in positions

Blueprint reading

Safety minded

Teamwork

Measurement & math

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Production welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

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.