Field Structural Welder

Acadian Contractors•Cocoa, FL

About The Position

Acadian Contractors, Inc. is seeking a skilled Field Structural Welder with fabrication and structural welding experience. The role is located in the field in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The successful candidate will follow welding processes and procedures, produce high-quality welds, and collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently. The position requires interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, weld maps, and Welding Procedure Specification requirements, and applying industry-standard techniques across various materials and welding positions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in fabrication; experience is described as preferred.
Demonstrated experience with FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) and SMAW (Stick Welding), including 6GR.
Strong understanding of structural fabrication and welding techniques.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols.
Knowledge of welding processes and material properties for carbon, alloy, and stainless steel.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to safety standards and proper equipment handling.

Nice To Haves

Experience welding subsea equipment.

Responsibilities

Verify project welding processes and procedures with the Shop Foreman and QA/QC Representative, and ensure the required documentation is recorded on fabrication travelers and drawings.
Assist with and verify component fit-up before weld-out as needed.
Complete and inspect weld passes to meet required specifications and standards.
Interpret drawings, welding symbols, weld maps, and Welding Procedure Specification requirements.
Select appropriate welding wire and adjust welding machines according to job specifications.
Operate arc gouging equipment as needed.
Use hand tools, grinders, and welding equipment safely and precisely.
Assist welders and fitters with cleaning, moving, clamping, holding, and preparing workpieces.
Weld carbon, alloy, and stainless steel materials, including plates, sheets, shapes, and fabricated steel parts.
Produce flat, horizontal, and vertical welds using gas-shielded flux core wire welding procedures, meeting required strength and appearance standards.
Clean completed welds with grinders or brushes where required.
Apply welding sequences that minimize shrinkage or distortion during fabrication.
Inspect and maintain welding equipment, including welding machines, leads, flux-core boxes, and grinders, at the start of every shift.
Clean and stencil or stamp completed welds according to specifications, marking them 3/8 inch from the weld and every three feet along its length.
Embrace and demonstrate Acadian F.I.R.S.T. as a fundamental core value.
Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes, including JSA, Time Out, and TEAM BBS Observations, to promote an incident-free workplace and advance the safety culture.
Follow HSE Management System policies, procedures, safe-work and best-practice guidance, and regulatory and client-site-specific requirements.
For leaders, commit to accountability for HSE results, communicate goals and expectations to direct reports, and coach, mentor, and empower others.
Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes and take ownership of their implementation through coaching and mentoring.