Marine Structural Welder - Hulls, Decks & Blueprints

alphanumeric; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Workforce LLC is seeking experienced Marine Structural Welders to join our shipyard workforce. The ideal candidate will have proven experience welding structural steel components in a marine or shipyard environment and possess the skills necessary to produce quality welds that meet industry standards.

Candidates must be capable of working safely in demanding shipyard conditions and successfully passing all pre-employment requirements, including a hands-on welding test, drug screening, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of marine structural welding experience preferred.
• Experience in shipyard, marine construction, or heavy industrial welding required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on ship hulls, decks, bulkheads, foundations, and other marine structures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, specifications, and work instructions.
• Utilize welding processes including FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW as required.
• Ensure all welds meet shipyard, customer, and regulatory quality standards.
• Operate welding equipment and related tools safely and efficiently.
• Inspect completed welds for quality and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with company and shipyard safety policies.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, shipfitters, and other trades to complete projects on schedule.
• Pass pre-employment requirements including hands-on welding test, drug screening, and pre-employment physical examination.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Marine welding

Tools

FCAW

SMAW

GMAW

Job description

Elite Workforce LLC is seeking experienced Marine Structural Welders to join our shipyard workforce. The ideal candidate will have proven experience welding structural steel components in a marine or shipyard environment and possess the skills necessary to produce quality welds that meet industry standards.

Candidates must be capable of working safely in demanding shipyard conditions and successfully passing all pre-employment requirements, including a hands-on welding test, drug screening, and