Shipyard Structural Welder 2nd Shift

Gulf Marine Repair•Tampa, FL

13d•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Marine Repair of Tampa, FL is looking to hire full-time Structural Welders for their shipyard. This role involves performing various welding processes and passing specific weld tests. The company offers a range of benefits and is committed to a quick and easy application process.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of SHIPYARD WELDING experience.
Must pass all three (4) positions - Vertical, Horizontal, and Overhead - flux core, stick Air Arc welding.
Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
Must pass 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.
Must have proper equipment for testing: Chipping Hammer, Gloves, 4" Grinder, Hood, Safety Glasses, Steel-toed Boots, Welding Stinger (Whip - 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.
Pass weld tests as results determine employability.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Pass all three (4) positions - Vertical, Horizontal, and Overhead - flux core, stick Air Arc welding.
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.
Perform tack 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 using only a wire wheel.
Re-mount coupons for capping.
Ensure welds meet standards for root pass, filler pass, and cap pass, avoiding porosity, slag inclusion, undercut, or lack of penetration.
Maintain a continuous weld puddle without whipping the electrode (SMAW) or using a "popping" action (FCAW) during the root pass.
Not weave the cap pass.
Follow instructions for weld testing procedures and requirements.