Marine Welder - Shipbuilding & Vessel Repair

Shipworker.com; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Johns Shipbuilding in Palatka, FL is seeking a Welder to contribute to the construction, maintenance, and repair of marine vessels. The role involves performing diverse welding tasks, reading blueprints, and ensuring high-quality workmanship in a shipyard setting.

The ideal candidate has proven welding experience, preferably in maritime contexts, and holds a professional welding certification or equivalent experience. Safety and regulatory compliance are essential in daily welding activities.

Qualifications

• Experienced welder with marine/shipbuilding exposure preferred.
• Certified welding program or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding process specifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute welding tasks according to specifications for different ship components and structures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding process specifications.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet standards and structural requirements.
• Maintain and care for welding equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working order.
• Uphold all safety and environmental regulations in the welding processes.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Quality workmanship

Safety compliance

Tools

SMAW (Stick Welding)

GMAW (MIG)

GTAW (TIG)

FCAW (Flux-Cored)

Blueprints & Weld Symbols

Job description

St. Johns Shipbuilding in Palatka, FL is seeking a Welder to contribute to the construction, maintenance, and repair of marine vessels. The role involves performing diverse welding tasks, reading blueprints, and ensuring high-quality workmanship in a shipyard setting.

The ideal candidate has proven welding experience, preferably in maritime contexts, and holds a professional welding certification or equivalent experience. Safety and regulatory compliance are essential in daily welding activities.