Structural Welder

TEL Staffing & HR; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

TEL Staffing & HR is seeking qualified Full-Time Structural Welders to join our Pensacola port team. You will perform FCAW/SMAW welding with GMAW capability, focusing on fillet and groove joints in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and 4130 materials.

You must pass OIMO tests in FCAW/SMAW, adhere to safety policies, and respond with urgency and accuracy on job assignments. Offshore/inland facilities experience is valued; the role requires strong leadership and strict quality control.

Qualifications

• Able to pass OIMO welding tests consisting of FCAW and SMAW in all required positions.
• Weld a variety of configurations including single-pass/multi-pass fillets and full-penetration joints.
• Interpret welding procedure specifications and essential variables for preheat/interpass temps and filler metals.
• Experience in the marine/shipyard industry is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• May instruct and mentor 2nd class welders and helpers.
• Work with urgency and productive output.
• Maintain safe work practices and follow project safety policies.
• Demonstrate leadership and uphold safety regulations on site.

Skills

FCAW

SMAW

GMAW

Education

2nd-Class Welder at OIMOS or equivalent

Job description

Now hiring Full-Time Structural Welders to work at/in the Port of Pensacola

Competitive Pay starting at$27/hr!

WELD PROCESSES: FCAW (Flux Core) and SMAW (Stick) preferred GMAW (Mig) capability

JOINT DESIGNS: Side and Double Sided Fillet and Groove Welded Joint Connections. Complete and Partial Penetration

MATERIALS / GRADES WELDED (not all inclusive): Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, 4130

CODES and STANDARDS: AWS D1.1, D1.2 to Customer, ABS, and DNV Surveyors

Duties

• May instruct and mentor 2nd class structural welders and helpers, as assigned
• Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency and productive output
• Maintains safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures
• Above all project tasks, SAFETY – Structural Welding personnel shall present leadership, good example and follow all safety regulations of the project site. This includes Offshore Inland facilities, customer vessels, rigs, etc. Expresses customer professionalism.

Requirements

• Able to pass OIMO Structural welding tests consisting of FCAW and SMAW processes in all required positions.
• Working in compliance with all safety, quality, environmental and health requirements, weld a variety of configurations including, but not limited to:
• Single-pass and multi-pass fillets in all positions, for all joint and material thickness configurations
• Multi-pass full penetration joint details, for all joint and material thickness configurations
• Knowledge and understanding of interpreting welding procedure specifications, essential variables for preheat and interpass temperatures, consumable, and filler metal classifications. Understanding the use of temperature measurement monitoring equipment (temp-stiks, thermometers, heat treat crews).
• Able to achieve and treat every weld performed as if it were being UT or X-rayed regardless of fabrication standard and following specific instructions during critical welded connections. Able to measure weld size performed.
• Understanding how to gouge with mechanical tools, carbon arc gouging, and oxy-fuel washing processes.
• Experience in the marine/shipyard industry is a MUST

Education

• Minimum of 1 year as a 2nd-Class Welder at OIMOS producing advance fillet welds or 3 years of experience at a comparable employer
• Ability to pass 1st Class skills evaluation test to demonstrate welding ability for full penetration joint details

• This is a non-management position
• This is a full time position

TEL Staffing complies with regulations enforced by the EEOC. TEL Staffing is a drug-free workplace.

*This position may be Direct-Hire or Temp-to-Hire. No benefits are offered during the Temp period