Structural Welder

San Diego State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor One Staffing in San Diego is seeking shipyard structural welders to join the fabrication team. You will weld vessels, tanks, and structural assemblies in various shipyard settings, adhering to FCAW processes and quality standards.

Expect to read and follow safety instructions in English, work at heights, and maintain strong safety awareness. Equal Opportunity Employer; shipyard experience is required; walk-ins welcomed.

Qualifications

• Must qualify in two gas shielded FCAW welding processes 71T-1 and 811N3 in three positions.
• Knowledge of welding characteristics of metal.
• Must read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Weld parts for vessels, tanks or structural assemblies in proper position.
• Use carbon electrodes to cut, shape and groove metal as required.
• Prepare work area for welding by cleaning and preheating when needed.
• Inspect weld sizes and bead quality to meet specifications.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping in the welding area.

Skills

Gas shielded FCAW welding

Safety awareness

Read/understand English instructions

Tools

Gas shielded FCAW (71T-1)

Gas shielded FCAW (811N3)

Job description

Labor One Staffing is hiring Shipyard Structural Welders in San Diego.

Qualifications

• Must be able to qualify in two gas shielded FCAW welding processes 71T-1 and 811N3 in the three positions.
• Knowledge of welding characteristics of metal.
• Must be able to work at heights, confined spaces, and any assigned shift.
• Must comprehend written and verbal instructions (in English).
• Must be able to hear warning signals, read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations and warnings.

Job Duties

• Welds parts in position for fabrication of vessels, tanks or other structural assemblies.
• Uses carbon electrodes to cut, shape and groove metal.
• May prepare workplace for welding by cleaning and/or preheating.
• Examines weld sizes of weld beads.
• Cleans weld area; sweeps and removes scrap.
• Other job duties as may be assigned relevant to the trade.

Physical/Mental Involvement

• Frequent to continuous lifting of welding equipment.
• Standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed.
• Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships.
• Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions.
• Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee’s work area.

Labor One Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Shipyard Experience Is Required.

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Walk-ins Accepted!

1625 Hoover Avenue National City, CA 91950

Office Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM