LCAC Welder

Full-time position

The Marine Welder is responsible for comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work specification instructions to weld aluminum in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. This position reports directly to the Weld/Structural Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• GTAW/GMAW/SMAW
• Read a tape measure
• Lay out Material
• Fit- Up Material
• Rigging
• Read a work specification/blue print/drawing/tech manual
• Comprehensive Torch and Weld Work
• Radius Gage
• Hand power Tools
• Shop Tools/Equipment

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be experienced in welding 5XXX aluminum
• Must have Navy Ship Repair Experience (shipyard, contractor, government)
• Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals to weld metals
• Navy Standard Items Experience
• Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
• Understand Work Process to measure, cut, and weld metal (of multiple material types) to required specifications
• Ability to weld metal using various requirements and procedures such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Basic understanding of NDT Requirements
• Ability to conduct air, hydrostatic tests and vacuum tests
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
• Must be able to work independently
• Understanding of Ship repair industry
• Must be DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Preferred Experience:

• LCAC/SSC experience preferred

Working Conditions:

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment.
• May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required.
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.
• Some travel may be required

We provide paid holidays, vacation, paid medical & dental and 401(k) benefits.

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.