Tig Welder

Job Description

Job Description

The TIG Welder will perform layout, fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of shipyard or vessel welding projects. They will perform essential duties and responsibilities personally or through coordination with production and safety departments in our Brooklyn, New York location.  

The ideal candidate will operate accessory equipment and perform tasks necessary for welding metal, such as fusing metal segments, using gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and other types of welding arcs. Applicants must be proficient in welding Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel. Experience with Non-Destructive Examination is a plus. Candidates should have experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Good interpersonal skills are required. Strong oral and written communication skills; a minimum of five to seven years of related experience and/or training within a marine setting; or the combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position.

Possession of AWS and/or NDT certifications a plus. Use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, hard hats and safety footwear is required while on work sites. Work will involve visiting work sites both indoors and outdoors at all times of the year. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Local applicants preferred; no relocation offered for this position. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local, State or Federal law. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

Bilingual to Spanish required.