Welder

Fincantieri Marine Group - Marinette Marine; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri Marinette Marine is seeking an experienced Welder to perform welding, cutting, fitting, and metal fabrication for naval vessel construction. You will work on welding operations, cut metal components, and assist in assembling structural elements on ships.

The role requires reading blueprints, following strict quality standards, and maintaining high accuracy in all fabrication tasks on site in Marinette, WI.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Weld and tack-weld metal components using various welding methods.
• Preheat metal components for welding when needed.
• Move and position large workpieces with signals to crane operators.
• Inspect finished work to verify it meets specifications.
• Operate thermal-cutting equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Tools

Oxy-fuel torch

Plasma-arc equipment

Spot welding gun

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Welder at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, you will perform welding, cutting, fitting, and metal fabrication activities essential to the construction and assembly of naval vessels.

Your responsibilities will include:

Welding & Metal Fabrication

• Weld and tack-weld metal components using spot welding guns, hand-operated, electric, or gas welding equipment.
• Perform welding operations to join metal components, seal tension points, reinforce structures, and build up metal surfaces.
• Guide and control welding electrodes or flames to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.
• Select and position welding rods, torches, and cutting tips based on metal type, thickness, work area, and required temperature.
• Preheat metal components using torches in preparation for welding or bending.

Cutting & Equipment Operation

• Connect torch hoses to oxygen and fuel-gas tanks, operate valves, ignite torches, and regulate gas and airflow to achieve the required flame temperature, size, and intensity.
• Cut metal components, dismantle metal assemblies, and process scrap materials using thermal-cutting equipment, including flame-cutting torches and plasma-arc equipment.
• Safely operate welding tools and equipment in accordance with established procedures.

Shipbuilding & Structural Assembly

• Position, align, and secure metal components using hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines, and hand tools.
• Coordinate with crane operators by providing signals to safely move and position large workpieces.
• Work on ladders, scaffolding, and elevated structures as required during ship construction and assembly.
• Support the fabrication and assembly of structural components used throughout naval vessels.

Quality & Precision

• Inspect completed work for defects and verify that components meet established specifications.
• Measure and check workpieces using straightedges, templates, tape measures, levels, and squares.
• Develop and apply the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical instructions.
• Maintain accuracy, quality, and attention to detail throughout welding and fabrication activities.