Marine Terminal Welder (March 3, 2026)

Jacksonville Port Authority.•Jacksonville, FL

17h•$34

About The Position

Position is responsible for combination welding, cutting, fitting, metal fabrication tasks, and preservation tasks to include needle gunning, grinding, sanding, priming and painting of JAXPORT assets.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five years’ journeyman level experience in arc-welding and cutting/burning required.
Some experience in all types of welding required.
At JAXPORT’s discretion, formal education in welding may be substituted for a portion of the five years’ experience.
Must possess and maintain current certifications in accordance with AWSD1.1 with certifications in horizontal, overhead and vertical welding.
Knowledge in all types of welding required.
Ability to work from blueprints is required.
Able to operate welding equipment such AC/DC arc welders, engine powered portable arc welders, oxygen-acetylene welding and cutting equipment, MIG/TIG welders, disc grinders, cutting tools, overhead crane, hydraulic iron worker, hydraulic shear, drill press, band saw, miter steel chop saw, and other mechanical specialty metal fabrication tools and hand tools.
Valid driver license is required and must be maintained during employment.
Class B Florida CDL is required and must be maintained during employment.
This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) during employment.

Responsibilities

Performs work duties in metal fabrication, welding, and preservation of JAXPORT assets that include items from plate, pipe, angle, channel, and I-Beam materials.
Performs repairs by welding, heating, cutting, burning, grinding, priming, painting to damage or worn portions of equipment such as cranes, vehicles, heavy construction /industrial machines, and port facilities according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Performs administrative functions such as the development of material lists, informal drawings, tools, and equipment and recommends a schedule for each project relative to terminal welding and preservation of JAXPORT assets.
Operates AC/DC arc welders, engine powered portable arc welders, oxygen-acetylene welding and cutting equipment, MIG/TIG welders, disc grinders, cutting tools, overhead crane, hydraulic iron worker, hydraulic shear, drill press, band saw, miter steel chop saw, and other mechanical specialty metal fabrication tools and hand tools.
Operates vehicles, large trucks, trailer mounted welders, forklifts and truck mounted cranes and high reach man lifts for maintenance purposes.
Maintains inventory and proper storage of welding supplies, gases, tools and materials for the terminal. Initiates proper procurement requisitions and storage of supplies.
Maintains assigned equipment and work areas in a clean, organized and professional manner.
Documents all work performed within the JAXPORT work order maintenance system.
Performs various administrative functions, schedules and coordinates repairs in support of terminal preservation of assets as directed by Management.
Performs equipment maintenance research on special projects relative to preservation of JAXPORT assets in support of Operations, Equipment and Facility Maintenance departments.