Structural welder

JAG Marine Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel opportunities

Job summary

JAG Industrial & Marine Services is actively hiring Journeyman Level Marine Structural Welders for shipyards located across the United States. Travel is required and per diem is available for qualified applicants. The role offers a competitive pay structure with potential weekly earnings around $1,650 and above.

Welders must be proficient in FCAW and able to set up equipment for 2G, 3G and 4G positions using .045 or .052 wire. OSHA regulations and MIL-STD-248D tests apply.

Qualifications

• Proficient in FCAW welding processes.
• Able to weld in horizontal 2G, vertical 3G, overhead 4G with .045 or .052 wire.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations for shipbuilding.

Responsibilities

• Welds in FCAW processes to required positions (2G/3G/4G).
• Set up welding machines and torch equipment as needed.
• Adhere to shipyard safety and OSHA regulations.
• Pass welder qualification tests per MIL-STD-248D and ABS specs.
• Willing to travel to shipyards across the United States.

Skills

FCAW welding

Welding positions 2G/3G/4G

OSHA shipyard regulations

Tools

Welding machine setup

Job description

JAG Industrial & Marine Servicesis hiring Journeymen Level Marine Structural Welders

JAG Industrial & Marine Services is hiring Journeymen Level Marine Structural Welders from cities across America for projects located at shipyards across the United States.

Travel is required for all positions.

JAG Industrial & Marine Servicesis hiring journeymen level Marine Structural Welders for shipyards located throughout the U.S. JAG offers our welders a competitive pay structure, with per diem available for qualified applicants and the potential to gross approximately $1,650.00 and above per week. Marine Structural Welders-Fitters must have trade specific work experiencing the physically demanding marine/industrial environment and meet the position requirements listed below in the Position Description/Requirements. Must be U.S. Citizen or National with clean background for a minimum 10 years and able to pass 10 panel drug screen. Immediate openings, short & long term assignments.

• 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. These tests will be in accordance with MIL-STD-248D inspected to 2035 Class 1.
• 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 opens 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, an acute sense of smell 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 and/or lift objects. Protective clothing, hearing and eye protection, hard hats, safety shoes or boots (steel), and respiratory protection shall be worn accordingly.