Night Shift GMAW Tack Welder (Marine Shipyard)

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Pay for Skills

Cutting-Edge Projects

Positive Work Environment & Company  |

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Lockport, LA is seeking a dedicated Short Arc (GMAW) Tacker with at least 3 months of tack welding experience. The candidate will provide necessary tools to ship fitter and assist as directed, including tacking, grinding, or other assigned duties.

Responsibilities include entering confined spaces, supporting the ship fitter, and performing fire watch duties as needed. We value safety, quality, and reliable team performance in a demanding marine environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months of tack welding experience.
• Pass hands-on Short Arc (GMAW) Tacker test in vertical/overhead positions with downhill progression.
• Able to work in confined spaces and at elevations greater than 5 ft.

Responsibilities

• Must be familiar with basic welding or fitting processes
• Enters and moves through manholes to reach and work in internally confined spaces
• Provides ship fitter with assistance whenever deemed necessary
• Provides fire watch duties

Skills

GMAW tack welding

Quality welds

Job description

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Lockport, LA is seeking a dedicated Short Arc (GMAW) Tacker with at least 3 months of tack welding experience. The candidate will provide necessary tools to ship fitter and assist as directed, including tacking, grinding, or other assigned duties.

Responsibilities include entering confined spaces, supporting the ship fitter, and performing fire watch duties as needed. We value safety, quality, and reliable team performance in a demanding marine environment.