Marine Welder

Aaa Usa•Lockport, LA

About The Position

A Marine Structural Welder performs welding tasks to assemble and fabricate steel structures on marine vessels in accordance with shipyard specifications, blueprints, and industry standards. The role includes welding aluminum components and structural ship components, preparing materials and work surfaces, checking weld quality and structural integrity, and repairing defective welds as needed.

Requirements

At least 3 years of aluminum or structural welding experience; shipyard experience preferred.
Strong experience with MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) aluminum welding.
Experience with flux core and stick welding in shipyard settings.
Ability to pass a hands-on weld test.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
Experience in marine or heavy industrial fabrication environments.
Knowledge of distortion control and aluminum welding techniques.

Nice To Haves

Shipyard welding experience.

Responsibilities

Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components for shipbuilding and marine structures.
Perform structural welding on ship components such as hulls, decks, bulkheads, frames, and foundations.
Weld plates, frames, bulkheads, and other structural assemblies according to specifications.
Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions.
Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, and fitting prior to welding.
Ensure proper weld penetration, alignment, and structural integrity.
Use welding processes including SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), and GMAW (MIG), as specified.
Prepare work surfaces by grinding, cutting, and cleaning to ensure quality welds.
Perform repairs or rework on defective welds as needed.
Operate welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.