Shipyard Welder

Job Description: Welder

Job Summary

As a skilled w elder, your primary jobs consist of welding together metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or instructions from management or a supervisor. The welder utilizes knowledge of working characteristics of metal and non-metal materials including the knowledge of the equipment to be used in the process. In the sequence of work activities, the welder's job follows that of the fitters, welding together structural components that have previously been fit and tacked into place.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate tools and welding equipment including welders, cutters, torches, drills, grinders, and sanders.
• Set up parts and assemblies for welding, while configuring machines for different steel gauges of any types.
• Conduct measurements and quality checks, maintaining accurate records.
• Perform general labor operations such as load/unload parts, grinding, scraping, and nibbling fabrications.

Essential Skills & Experience

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of welding experience.
• Proficiency in various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, stick and flux-cored welding.
• Ability to interpret welding blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Understanding of welding equipment setup, operation, and maintenance.

Safety & Environmental Factors:

All employees are expected to adhere to the company's safety policies to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves working under extreme hot or cold conditions and requires the physical ability to stand for the entire shift, use hands for various tasks, ascend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Team members must occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Ameri-Force Benefits

As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Industry Leading Pay
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short-Term Disabilities Benefits
• Term Life Benefits
• Referral Bonuses

*Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only

About Ameri-Force

Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Our expertise in maritime, manufacturing, industrial, ensures a seamless experience by handling federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker's compensation, along with offering comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success.

Learn more at ameriforce.com

* Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company's requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law .

Pay: $44/hr