Marine Welder

AAA-USA Inc; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Travel and lodging assistance

Long and Short-Term Contracts

Immediate placement

PTO

Paid Holidays

Health Benefit

Job summary

AAA-USA Inc is looking for a Marine Structural Welder responsible for performing welding tasks to assemble and fabricate steel structures on marine vessels. This role requires 3+ years of experience with aluminum welding, particularly in shipbuilding, and the ability to read blueprints.

The position offers paid travel assistance, long and short-term contracts, and a range of benefits, including PTO and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of aluminum/structural welding experience, preferably in a shipyard.
• Strong experience with MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) aluminum welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MIG aluminum welding

TIG aluminum welding

Flux core welding

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

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.