Welder

The Steamship Authority; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Steamship Authority is seeking a Welder to support the Maintenance Department in fabricating, repairing, and renewing marine and shore-based components. The role involves welding various materials aboard vessels, in drydock, dockside, and in Authority facilities, with adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Essential duties include welding, cutting, layout, and fabrication, reading drawings and weld symbols, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum marine/industrial welding experience.
• Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
• Ability to read drawings and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of fabrication techniques and welding safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG).
• Weld steels, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper-nickel in all positions.
• Prepare materials for fabrication and perform cutting and burning.
• Read fabrication drawings and inspect welds to meet standards.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools in safe condition.
• Complete required documentation and participate in safety training.

Skills

SMAW stick welding

GMAW/MIG welding

GTAW/TIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication knowledge

Marine welding

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Welder

The Steamship Authority is currently accepting applications to fill a Welder position within the Maintenance Department. This is a union position and the hourly rate is $40.80,

Job Summary

In a safe, efficient, and professional manner, the Welder will support the maintenance team in the fabrication, repair, and renewal of marine and shore-based structural and mechanical components. Duties include, but are not limited to, layout, fitting, welding, cutting, and fabrication of steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper-nickel components on board vessels, in drydock, dockside, and within Authority maintenance facilities and terminals.
Maintenance employees must adhere to all health, safety, quality, and environmental standards as set by the HSQE Manager and applicable regulatory agencies. Work is performed in accordance with applicable ABS, USCG, and industry standards as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) processes.
• Weld steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper-nickel materials in all positions including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
• Prepare materials for fabrication including layout, sawing, punching, coping, drilling, fitting, and assembly.
• Perform cutting and burning using oxy-acetylene and plasma equipment.
• Fabricate, fit, tack, and weld components such as foundations, brackets, plating, rails, and structural members.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and work orders.
• Inspect completed welds and perform repairs as necessary to meet quality and inspection standards.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Assist other maintenance trades in performing general maintenance and repair work as required.
• Complete required documentation including, but not limited to, timesheets, work orders, and service reports.
• Participate in safety training and comply with hot work, confined space, and PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by maintenance management.
• May be required to work weekends as part of a posted maintenance schedule.
• Schedule dependent, may be assigned to one of the maintenance shops in Fairhaven, Falmouth, or Hyannis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Minimum experience in marine or industrial welding required.
• Proficiency in Stick, MIG, and TIG welding processes.
• Ability to work from drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication techniques and welding safety practices.
• Marine welding experience preferred.
• Experience welding to ABS standards preferred.
• Welding certifications or completion of a formal welding training program preferred.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Human Resources Office
Steamship Authority
228 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540

EOE