Tack Welder; FCAW​/SMAW

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

We are seeking a dedicated FCAW/SMAW Tack Welder with at least 3 months of tack welding experience. The candidate will provide essential support to ship fitters by assisting with tacking, grinding, and other welding-related duties as directed. This role requires the ability to perform tack-welding tasks in various positions and to work safely and efficiently in a shipyard environment.

• Minimum of 3 months of experience in tack welding
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in SMAW and/or FCAW tack welding by passing a hands-on T-join test in the vertical and overhead positions

• Familiarity with basic welding and fitting processes is preferred
• Experience with tack welding processes is a plus

• Assist ship fitters with tacking, grinding, and other tack-welding related tasks
• Perform SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and/or FCAW (Fluxcore) tack welding of T-joints in vertical and overhead positions, with the vertical position welded using downhill progression
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following all safety guidelines and protocols
• Other duties as assigned

• Competitive Pay
• Pay for Skills
• Cutting-Edge Projects
• Positive Work Environment & Company Values

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Address:
Houma, LA

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Please apply in-person or contact the facility Human Resources Department for further information.