Shipyard Structural Welder

Gulf Marine Repair•Tampa, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Marine Repair of Tampa, FL is looking to hire full-time Structural Welders. These positions start at $24.45/hour. We also offer generous benefits, including 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, vision, a 401(k) plan with a company match, term life, AD & D, disability, a cancer policy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you in the shipyard industry, consider applying today!

Requirements

MINIMUM of three (3) years of SHIPYARD WELDING experience - REQUIRED
Must have proper equipment to complete 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
SMAW Welding Process
Arc Gouging

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Must pass all three (3) positions - Vertical, Horizontal, and Overhead - flux core and stick
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.