Combo; Welder and Fitter

Position: Combo (Welder and Fitter)
SUMMARY OF COMPANY

Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and Boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence.

Our motto is "Faster, Safer, Better".

JOB SUMMARY

This position involves BOTH welding and fitting metal structures, requiring the ability to read blueprints, fit components to precise measurements, and weld them together to ensure proper alignment and structural integrity. Responsibilities include cutting, fitting, and welding metal parts while maintaining high-quality standards

PAY RANGE

* Pay is determined by Test Classification Results

** HR will contact qualified applicants to schedule on-site weld test.

WORK SCHEDULE

Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Varies by Department and/or Location.

Day

Shift: 6:00am - 3:30pm
Night

Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am (Midnight)

Overtime and/or Weekend Availability required.

Galveston. (1002 Texas Clipper Rd, Galveston, Tx 77554)

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
• 401(k)/Retirement Savings.
• Friendly Work Environment.
• Paid-Time off/Holidays.
• Career Path Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities are to perform structural fitting functions with following objectives:

• Perform structural fitter assignments as directed, including laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting fabricated structural steel plates per customer specifications and Foreman/Supervisor guidance.
• Maintain a safe working environment, attending safety meetings as required, and notify foreman or supervisor of any safety or structural issues.
• Move and align parts manually or with hoists, cranes, jacks, etc.; may need to remove high spots, cut bevels using grinders, hand files, or a cutting torch, and give direction to welders to build up low spots or short pieces.
• Weld and grind barge and boat repair areas, internal compartments, cargo tanks, external surfaces, and specialty components, ensuring proper preparation and full penetration welds.
• Operate welding, grinding, and related equipment and pass a welding test for skill classification.
• Communicate and follow instructions from the Foreman/Supervisor, understanding general policies and procedures outlined in quality and environmental manuals.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
• Minimum one year experience as a combo (shipyard experience preferred, but not required)
• Be able to perform simple paperwork as required for filling out forms and logs.
• Must have good judgment skills and work initiative, taking good directions from Supervisor/Manager.
• Understanding of company Quality, Environmental & Safety manual and procedures described therein.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have good communication skills and leadership ability, English & Spanish (Bi-lingual required).

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, Employees in this position must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Climbing stairs, and/or…