Structural Welder Journeyman

Everett Ship Repair; Washington; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Everett Ship Repair is seeking a Structural Welder to join its growing marine fabrication team in Everett, Washington. You will weld structural portions of vessels, follow drawings, and perform root passes, MIG work, and repairs to support fabrication, assembly, and final erection of hulls, superstructures, masts, and engine rooms.

This role requires 3+ years of welding experience, ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with shipyard safety; USCG/ABS certifications are desirable or can be

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding experience.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
• Basic math skills required.
• Experience around heavy machinery.
• Ability to enter confined spaces with respirator.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• USCG/ABS welding certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights up to 60 ft.
• Good verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Weld out panels, assemblies, modules, and final build of vessels.
• Weld seams and skip welds in various positions.
• Grind and prep weld seams for tacking and final inspection.
• Set up arc welder and MIG welders for various patterns.
• Layout skip weld patterns and back gouge welds.
• Sub-arc large hull and deck plates.
• Maintain and operate welding equipment and ensure safety.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Safety practices

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Confined spaces entry

Physical stamina

Education

High school education

Tools

USCG/ABS welding certifications

Welding training

Job description

Job Description

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett Ship Repair offers vast ship repair capabilities from its facility in Everett, Washington, including repair, maintenance, and conversion services for any type of commercial vessels, with focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. With the US Navy as our neighbor, it is no secret that we are in aggressive pursuit of earning their business as we grow our footprint, skills, and profile in this market. With impressive dry-docking capacity, and an opportunity to be part of an emerging team of industry veterans and highly skilled tradesmen, ESR strives to continuously improve our repair and construction methods into efficient and reliable processes. We seek tradesmen who share that view, value learning opportunities, and desire an opportunity to apply their skills in our progressive environment.

We are now seeking a **Structural Welder** who will weld structural portions of marine vessels together and perform wire feed and stick welding operations to support fabrication, assembly, subassembly, and final erection of all structural components on marine vessels including hulls, superstructures, masts, pilot house, and engine rooms.

What You will Do

• Weld out panels, assemblies, modules, and final build of vessels, good housekeeping and safety practices, and completion of assignments in a timely manner.
• Weld seams and skip welds, flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead, for fillet, butt-weld, socket, and mitered joints.
• Grind and prep weld seams for tacking, grinding, and final inspection post weld.
• Set up and set arc welder for root passes, welding hangers, and repairs
• Set up, set, and operate MIG welders for watertight and skip weld patterns
• Layout skip weld patterns
• Perform Air Arc operations to back gouge welds and remove bad welds
• Sub-arc large hull and deck plates
• Clean, lubricate, maintain, and adjust equipment to maintain efficient operation, using air hoses, cleaning fluids, and hand tools
• Prepare metal surfaces, using hand-operated equipment, such as grinders, cutters, or drills.
• Set up ventilation and lighting in confined spaces using best shipyard practices
• Performs welds on many alloys including but not limited to aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel.
• Complete hundreds of inches of weld during an eight-hour day, with a desired outcome of a quality joint on every weld.
• Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.
• Always embrace ESR safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervision
• Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles
• Responsible for safe work practices and housekeeping procedures.
• Express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Perform other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting work environment

Qualifications

What You Bring to Our Team

• 3+ Years experience as a Welder
• Ability to read, interpret specifications, and work from drawings and blueprints
• Ability to understand and apply basic math skills
• Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Experience working around Heavy Machinery
• Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology
• High School Education or equivalent or vocational education
• 2-G, 3-G, 4-G ABS Steel Required Aluminum a plus or Coast Guard Certifications, or ability to obtain certifications within 90 days of employment
• Able to understand and perform basic mathematics
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
• Formal external or internal training in physics, chemistry, weld equipment care and operating, blueprint reading, metallurgy, SMAW/TIG welding, and advanced welding principles of FCAW/GMAW welding processes.
• Certified or certifiable in USCG or ABS welding.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. must be able to work at heights of 60 ft. Must be able to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.
• Good verbal communica