Welder

Meeco Sullivan - The Marina Company; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Meeco Sullivan - The Marina Company in Dahlonega, GA is seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. The role focuses on MIG welding aluminum and assembling dock structures, ensuring safe, accurate, clean, timely work that passes quality control.

Responsibilities include weld preparation, precision inspections, and assembly tasks, with a strong emphasis on safety and equipment operation. Second shift with a $2/hour differential is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years MIG/TIG welding experience with aluminum.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency with precision measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, protractors, tape measures).

Responsibilities

• Create quality welds according to blueprints and weld symbols.
• Inspect welds for accuracy.
• Prepare aluminum parts by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping, and cutting.
• Package, identify, and move finished products to correct locations.
• Operate forklift if trained and required.
• Perform first piece and subsequent inspections per Wahoo Docks standards.
• Assist assembly by following instructions and parts lists.
• Verify completed components against specifications.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Band saw

Jig saw

Drill press

Files

Grinders

Arc welder

Brazing unit

Job description

Company Overview:

Meeco Sullivan - The Marina Company with the addition of Wahoo Docks and Ravens Marine, has over 200 years of experience and a well-earned reputation for the highest quality steel, timber and aluminum dock systems that are time tested and storm proven. With our four manufacturing facilities in Warwick, New York, McAlester, OK, Dahlonega, GA and Kissimmee, FL we have more production capacity and expertise in galvanized steel, timber, and aluminum than anyone in North America.

Job Title: Welder

Location: Dahlonega, GA

Shifts: 2** nd**($2/hr shift differential)

Hourly Rate: $18 - $22 (relative to experience)

MAJOR PURPOSE OF THIS JOB:

The primary responsibility is mig welding aluminum parts and assembling dock structures. Each job must be completed safely, accurately, clean, timely, and pass quality control inspection.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Welding

• Create quality welds according to blueprints (weld symbols).

• Inspect welds for accuracy.

• Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping, and cutting aluminum parts. Change wire, welding, as needed.

• Responsible for the proper packaging, identifying, and moving of all finished products to the proper location.

• Ensure all equipment is properly set up and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use.

• Operate forklift, if required and trained.

• Performs first piece inspections as well as all subsequent inspections as required by Wahoo Docks standards.

Assembly

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.

• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.

• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.

• Verifies specifications by measuring completed component.

• Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources

General

• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; Observes all safety rules and regulations. Must act safely and be responsible for the safety of others around the work area.

• Following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation. This job also requires the use of machines and hand tools necessary for tool fabrication, including lathe, milling machining, band saw, jig saw, drill press, file, grinders, arc welder, brazing unit, and other standard tools. This position requires regular heavy lifting for assembly and repair. This position works in a production environment with the risk of injury. Some safety equipment must be worn when working with equipment in the shop. Bending, lifting, and pushing up to 70 pounds is required.

EXPEREINCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer at least 4-5 years of experience working with mig and tig welding with aluminum.

• Position requires good mathematical ability and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Position requires the ability to operate precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, protractors, and tape measures.

*All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.