Marine Welder

AAA-USA Inc; Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Long-term assignments

Relocation assistance

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & paid holidays

Job summary

AAA-USA Inc. is seeking a Marine Structural Welder to perform high-quality MIG and TIG welds on aluminum components for marine vessels. You will read blueprints, prepare surfaces, and ensure weld integrity across hulls, decks, bulkheads, and frames in shipyard settings.

Responsibilities include inspecting welds, performing rework as needed, and operating SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW processes with strict adherence to specifications. Travel to multiple U.S. locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aluminum/structural welding experience shipyard preferred.
• Strong experience with MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) aluminum welding.
• Experience with flux core and stick welding in shipyard settings.
• Ability to pass a hands-on weld test.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience with marine or heavy industrial fabrication environments.
• Knowledge of distortion control and aluminum welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components for shipbuilding and marine structures.
• Perform structural welding on ship components such as hulls, decks, bulkheads, frames, and foundations.
• Weld plates, frames, bulkheads, and other structural assemblies according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, and fitting prior to welding.
• Ensure proper weld penetration, alignment, and structural integrity.
• Utilize various welding processes, including SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), and GMAW (MIG), as specified.
• Prepare work surfaces by grinding, cutting, and cleaning to ensure quality welds.
• Perform repairs or rework on defective welds as needed.
• Operate welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.

Skills

Aluminum structural welding

MIG welding (GMAW)

TIG welding (GTAW)

Blueprint reading

Weld repair/rework

Distortion control

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Flux core welding

Stick welding (SMAW)

Job description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to the following locations:

• Pascagoula, MS.
• Lockport, LA.
• Houma, LA.

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.
• Health Benefit..

A Marine Structural Welder is responsible for performing welding tasks to assemble and fabricate steel structures on marine vessels in accordance with shipyard specifications, blueprints, and industry standards..

Essential Functions:

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components for shipbuilding and marine structures.
• Perform structural welding on ship components such as hulls, decks, bulkheads, frames, and foundations.
• Weld plates, frames, bulkheads, and other structural assemblies according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions.
• Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, and fitting prior to welding.
• Ensure proper weld penetration, alignment, and structural integrity.
• Utilize various welding processes, including SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), and GMAW (MIG), as specified.
• Prepare work surfaces by grinding, cutting, and cleaning to ensure quality welds.
• Perform repairs or rework on defective welds as needed.
• Operate welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of aluminum/structural welding experience shipyard preferred.
• Strong experience with MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) aluminum welding.
• Experience with flux core and stick welding in shipyard settings.
• Ability to pass a hands-on weld test.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience with marine or heavy industrial fabrication environments.
• Knowledge of distortion control and aluminum welding techniques.