Marine Structural Welder/Fitter – Travel & Relocation

AAA-USA Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Job 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.

Position focuses on welding and assembling heavy steel components with stringent quality standards. Candidates must pass structural weld tests, read blueprints, and maintain safe, efficient production practices in a team environment.

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, 4G) and Groove welds on 1" plate (2G, 3G, 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.
• AW S D1.1 / D1.5
• Safety mindset and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Position focuses on welding and assembling heavy steel components with stringent quality standards. Candidates must pass structural weld tests, read blueprints, and maintain safe, efficient production practices in a team environment.