Shipyard Structural Welder 2nd Shift

Gulf Marine Repair•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Marine Repair of Tampa, FL is looking to hire full-time Structural Welders for their 2nd shift. These positions start at $24.45/hour. The role involves essential functions such as open root testing and obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. The company offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, AD & D, disability, a cancer policy, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Requirements

MINIMUM of three (3) years of SHIPYARD WELDING experience - REQUIRED
Must have proper equipment for weld test: Chipping Hammer, Gloves, 4" Grinder, Hood, Safety Glasses, Steel-toed Boots, Welding Stinger (Whip - your stinger/whip should have a 5/8" quick connect end), Wire Brush and Wire Pliers.
Non-flammable arms and upper body coverage attire (leathers, denim jacket, long sleeve shirt) is required.
FCAW Welding Process knowledge
SMAW Welding Process knowledge
Arc Gouging knowledge

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Must pass all three (3) positions - Vertical, Horizontal, and Overhead - flux core and stick for open root test.
Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
Complete an open-root weld test on a 3/8" plate with a 1/8" gap for both SMAW (1/8" 7018 rods) and FCAW (flux-core) processes.
Apply weldment to backing tabs to ensure coupons do not separate during welding.
Mount coupons to the welding test booth jig.
Run root pass, filler pass, and cap pass according to specified procedures.
Back-gouge test plates.
Clean up slag left on the face of the back-gouge using only a wire wheel.