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.