1st Shift Welder/Shipfitter, Level 4

Burger Boat Company•Manitowoc, WI

13h•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Join the crew at Burger Boat Company, a place where we move fast, solve real problems, and build vessels that turn heads. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a variety of work, perfecting their craft, and teaming up to deliver extraordinary results. This role is for people who show up, step-up, and take pride in their work, with no egos or shortcuts. Burger Boat Company offers weekly pay, PTO and Holiday Pay from Day 1, an Associate Engagement Committee with fun events, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life & disability insurance, a 401(k) with employer contribution, access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and LifeMart discounts. We are committed to providing opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career.

Requirements

Perform certified aluminum welding in all positions with either MIG or TIG machines to classification society requirements.
Work from drawings, welding prints, specifications, bills-of-material, memos, other information or management instruction.
Weld components as directed by fitters or metal fabricators.
Assist fitter or perform fitter functions to position, align, and fit together properly fabricated and prepared plates, structural shapes and weldments.
Responsible for proper cleaning, preparation and welding of all components.
Read and write in English.
Use decimal or fractional tape measure.
Physical strength to perform work standing, bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
Work with hands and arms overhead for extended periods.
Possess willingness and ability to learn new jobs and take instructions.
Be flexible and willing to work various shift schedules as required.
All skill level 1 qualifications and requirements.
Possess a background consistent with requirements for skill level 2.
All skill level 1 and 2 qualifications and requirements.
Possess a background consistent with requirements for skill level 3.
All skill level 1 through 3 qualifications and requirements.
Possess a background consistent with requirements for skill level 4.

Nice To Haves

High school or technical school where print reading, basic measurement skills and tool use has been learned.
Demonstrate through a positive attitude towards their job and the company, they are anxious to learn the trade and contribute positively to the company’s goals.
Begin to formally educate themselves technically.
Demonstrate that they are anxious to progress in the trade, have started to broaden their skills and have gained more experience.
Quality, appearance, accuracy and quantity of their work will become key elements.
Demonstrate that they consistently produce high quality work in a given time frame and that they can work independently with little or no supervision.
Demonstrated that they belong on top of their field and have a thorough working knowledge of how other trades interface with their department in order to efficiently meet our production and quality goals.
Demonstrated leadership and technical skills as a level 3 employee.
Uniquely trusted subject matter expert within the Metals department, able to tackle our most challenging tasks and driving forward progress that the levels prior would not be able to do on their own.

Responsibilities

Perform certified aluminum welding in all positions with either MIG or TIG machines to classification society requirements, whether in shops or on boats.
Work from drawings, welding prints, specifications, bills-of-material, memos, other information or management instruction.
Weld components as directed by fitters or metal fabricators.
Assist fitter or perform fitter functions to position, align, and fit together properly fabricated and prepared plates, structural shapes and weldments in preparation for assembly into the hull/superstructure or other fabricated parts.
Responsible for proper cleaning, preparation and welding of all components.
Perform basic setup and weld preparation (cleaning, grinding, material handling).
Certified for basic fillet welds-bare/primer.
Learn and follow safety protocols, PPE use, and shop practices, how to follow WPS’s.
Assist senior welders with equipment setup and material positioning.
Practice on scrap material to build consistency in bead placement.
Complete basic documentation (time, job numbers, simple QA forms).
Read and interpret simple blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
Operate common welding processes (GMAW-P (Pulse) Aluminum, GMAW (Spray Transfer & Metal Core, FCAW-G (Flux-Core) Steel and Stainless Steel) on plate with some independence.
Grooves and fillets-bare/primer materials.
Perform welds on flat and horizontal positions with limited rework (100 defects or less per week).
Conduct pre-weld and post-weld inspections on own work.
Assist with fitting and measuring to prepare parts for welding.
Begin minor equipment troubleshooting (torch tips, liners, wire feed issues).
Maintain welding equipment, consumables, and work area.
Perform complex welds across multiple positions (vertical, overhead) with limited rework on plate (30 defects or less per week).
Operate skilled welding processes GTAW (Tig) plate and pipe to plate with some independence.
Perform critical (mirror & confined spaces) or certified welds meeting industry codes (AWS, ASME, API, ABS, USCG) under supervision from class A welders.
Work with a range of materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper nickel).
Interpret detailed blueprints, symbols, and specifications independently.
Perform quality checks using gauges and basic non-destructive testing tools.
Fit and fabricate components with minimal guidance.
Mentor level 1–2 welders in skills and safe practices.
Complete detailed documentation for QA, traceability, or certification.
Troubleshoot welding equipment and recommend repairs.
Preform hull weld seams with limited rework (30 defects or less per week).
Perform critical (mirror & confined Spaces) or certified welds meeting industry codes (AWS, ASME, API, ABS, USCG) independently with limited defects (10 defects or less).
Master advanced processes (as the business sees fit). GTAW-Piping systems-stainless, aluminum, copper nickel, steel.
Lead fabrication projects, from planning through completion.
Train and coach lower-level welders.
Perform inspections and sign off on quality assurance for others’ work.
Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and inspectors on weld requirements.
Oversee safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce defects.