Structural welder

JAG Industrial Marine Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A marine services company is seeking Journeymen Level Marine Structural Welders for shipyards across the USA. Candidates must be proficient in FCAW welding processes and able to work in physically demanding conditions. Responsibilities include welding in various positions and adhering to safety regulations. The role includes travel and physical tasks as part of the job requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficient in FCAW welding processes and able to set up machines for various positions.
• Experience with OSHA regulations in shipbuilding industry.
• Ability to pass Welder Qualification Tests prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Weld in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Use heating torch and gouging techniques as required.
• Work in physically demanding environments, including heights and confined spaces.

Skills

FCAW welding processes

Air Carbon Arc Gouging

Use of weld gauges

Job description

Overview

JAG Industrial & Marine Services is hiring Journeymen Level Marine Structural Welders for shipyards located across the United States. Travel is required for all positions.

Position Description/Requirements

• Marine Structural Welders – Steel; must be proficient in the FCAW welding processes, must be able to set up your basic machine to weld in horizontal 2G, vertical up 3G, and overhead 4G positions with either .045 or .052 wire
• Heating – Oxygen/Fuel Heating Torch
• Experience working in a physically demanding environment (shipboard, sub-assemblies, ladders, staging, etc.)
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry
• Air Carbon Arc Gouging
• Ability to properly use fillet and butt weld gauges
• Structural Welders will be required to pass all Welder Qualification Tests prior to reporting for the first day of work. Tests will be in accordance with MIL-STD-248D inspected to 2035 Class 1, including ABS=2G, 3G, 4G on 1" plate with metal backing strip, bend test

Physical Requirements

This position requires working in inside and/or outside environmental conditions, shipyard and/or remote locations, teams in open spaces, heights above 6 feet, and/or alone in confined spaces. Tasks require repetitive sequences that include balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, seeing, hearing, speaking, and exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Protective clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hats, safety shoes or boots (steel), and respiratory protection shall be worn accordingly.