Portland Shipyard Structural Welder — Travel Ready

AAA-USA Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & paid holidays

Multiple U.S. locations

Long-term assignments

Referral programs

Job summary

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a Portland-based shipyard on the West Coast to provide skilled welding professionals for fabricating large steel structures and marine-related components.

The role requires arc welding across multiple positions, reading blueprints, and maintaining high safety standards while working with a cohesive team focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to weld structural steel and become certified using 1/16” flux core wire in all positions on unlimited thickness plate.
• Pass weld tests including fillet welds on 1" plate (2G, 3G, 4G) and groove welds on 1" plate (2G, 3G, 4G).
• Strong math and measurement skills, including fractions and tape measure reading.
• Operate a hand-cutting torch efficiently and produce quality cuts.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and read blueprints with precision.
• Maintain safety standards and collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Tack and fit steel components together in preparation for final welding.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform production welding on heavy steel components.
• Perform assembly and disassembly of steel components.
• Weld and fit in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read blueprints and execute precise layout and fitting work.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure quality and specification compliance.
• Troubleshoot minor welding equipment issues as needed.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Math & measurement

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

AWS D1.1 / D1.5

Tools

Flux core welding

Cutting torch

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a Portland-based shipyard on the West Coast to provide skilled welding professionals for fabricating large steel structures and marine-related components.

The role requires arc welding across multiple positions, reading blueprints, and maintaining high safety standards while working with a cohesive team focused on quality and continuous improvement.