Marine Welder

AAA-USA Inc; Coden (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Overtime Opportunities

Referral Program

Job summary

AAA-USA Inc. is seeking a Marine Structural Welder to assemble and fabricate steel structures for marine vessels in accordance with shipyard specifications and blueprints. You will perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components, read blueprints, and ensure weld quality and structural integrity in a shipyard setting.

The role requires 3+ years of aluminum/structural welding, shipyard experience, and the ability to pass a hands-on weld test. Travel and temporary relocation to multiple U.S.

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 welding

Structural welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Welding symbols

Shipyard experience

Distortion control

Hands-on weld test

Marine fabrication

Safety compliance

Tools

SMAW (Stick)

FCAW (Flux Core)

GMAW (MIG)

GTAW (TIG)

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.

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.