Portland Shipyard Structural Welder/Fitter

AAA-USA Inc; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

AAA United States, Inc. is seeking skilled welders for a Portland, OR project involving large shipyard components. The role requires welding structural steel, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety standards.

You will work with flux core wire, multi-position welding, and torch cutting in a collaborative team environment. The position offers long-term assignments with relocation assistance to the West Coast as needed, competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to weld structural steel with 1/16” flux core wire in all positions.
• Pass weld tests: fillets and grooves on 1" plate (2G/3G/4G).
• Strong math and measurement skills (fractions, tape measure).
• Operate hand cutting torch efficiently for quality cuts.
• Blueprint reading and steel layout experience.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• AWS D1.1 / D1.5 certified or able to become certified.
• Strong safety mindset and safe work practices.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to learn, improve, and build new skills continuously.

Responsibilities

• Tack and fit steel components for final welding.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform production welding on heavy steel components.
• Assemble and disassemble steel components.
• Weld and fit in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
• Read blueprints and perform precise layout and fitting.
• Inspect welds for quality and spec compliance.
• Remove slag and finish welds with detail.
• Troubleshoot minor welding equipment issues.
• Follow safety standards and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety

Teamwork

Math/Measurement

Torch cutting

AWS D1.1/D1.5

Tools

Flux core welding

Hand cutting torch

Welding equipment

Job description

AAA United States, Inc. is seeking skilled welders for a Portland, OR project involving large shipyard components. The role requires welding structural steel, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety standards.

You will work with flux core wire, multi-position welding, and torch cutting in a collaborative team environment. The position offers long-term assignments with relocation assistance to the West Coast as needed, competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and benefits.