Marine Welder

AAA-USA Inc; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Travel

Lodging assistance

Paid Holidays

Health Benefits

Job summary

AAA-USA Inc is seeking a Marine Structural Welder to perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components for marine vessels. The position requires strong welding skills and the ability to interpret blueprints and specifications.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience with structural welding in shipyard settings. Travel and lodging assistance is provided for work at various locations, including Pascagoula, MS, and Lockport, LA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aluminum/structural welding experience in shipyard preferred.
• Strong experience with MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) aluminum welding.
• Ability to pass a hands-on weld test.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components for shipbuilding.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Ensure proper weld penetration, alignment, and structural integrity.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Structural integrity inspection

Job description

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

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

What We Offer:

• Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
• Long and Short-Term Contracts.
• Immediate placement.
• PTO.
• 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.