Marine Welder/Fabricator - Tower Division Lead

Job Summary 

The Welder Fabricator Lead Person accomplishes lay outs, fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifications of equipment, parts, components both Ferrous and Non-Ferrous alloy materials including Anodized pipe and tower systems according to specifications with minimum oversite.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding in all positions, including complex joints and orientations.
• Utilize multiple welding processes: GTAW (TIG),GMAW Steel MIG, FCAW,GMAW Aluminum MIG, SMAW, following AWS and or Shipyard standards.
• Execute welds on various joint types such as lap, tee, fillet, and tube-to-plate.
• Work with aluminum and stainless-steel plate and pipe, ensuring high-quality welds.
• Interpret and apply welding codes and specifications accurately.
• Maintain high standards of quality and safety throughout all tasks.
• Take responsibility for workmanship and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Understand welding fundamentals and basic processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW,GTAW/TIG).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Practice consistent arc length, travel speed, and electrode angle.
• Perform cutting, shaping, and fitting tasks (including oxy-fuel cutting and grinding).
• Identify and report weld defects and equipment malfunctions.
• Multi-process proficiency: TIG, MMA, MIG/MAG.
• Ability to weld different joint types and positions.
• Familiarity with AWS welding codes.
• Accountability for quality and safety.
• Demonstrates accountability by accepting responsibility for their actions and decisions.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with aluminum and stainless-steel plate and pipe welding.
• Experience TIG and MIG
• Must pass AWS certification test for 3G and 4G (plate) and 6G (pipe) positions after employment.
• Must be able to read and write clearly and legibly.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must have a valid and clean driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to stand and work for 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 – 10 years’ experience in the marine industry fabricating tuna towers, railings and accessories.
• Professional welding certifications (AWS, ABS, or equivalent).
• Additional certifications in advanced welding techniques.
• Previous experience in industrial or marine environments

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Requires the ability to use speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to changes in temperature and humidity
• Work is performed outside in the elements, on and around water

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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