2nd Shift Welder​/Shipfitter, Level 4

No Passengers. All Crew

Join the crew at Burger Boat Company. We move fast, solve real problems, and build vessels that turn heads where they end up, from right here on Lake Michigan to ocean fronts all around the world. If you like a variety of work, perfecting your craft, and teaming up to deliver extraordinary, climb aboard – no egos, no shortcuts, just people who show up, step-up, and take pride in their work.

Why you'll love it:
Weekly pay; PTO and Holiday Pay from Day 1;
Associate Engagement Committee and plenty of fun events, medical, dental, vision; life & disability; 401(k) with given employer contribution, access to EAP and Life Mart discounts; opportunities to learn, grow, and level up your career.

At Burger Boat Company, we don't just build boats—we create some of the world's most beautiful yachts on the water! With a legacy of excellence in crafting luxury yachts and custom vessels, we're on the lookout for skilled Welders and Fabricators to be a part of our cutting-edge team. If you're passionate about precision and craftsmanship and you're ready to make waves in the maritime industry, this is your chance to shine!

Welders/Shipfitters are expected to perform certified aluminum welding in all positions with either MIG or TIG machines to classification society requirements, whether in shops or on boats. Must be able to work from drawings, welding prints, specifications, bills-of-material, memos, other information or management instruction. Welders/Shipfitters must be able to weld components as directed by fitters or metal fabricators: assists fitter or performs fitter functions to position, align, and fit together properly fabricated and prepared plates, structural shapes and weldments in preparation for assembly into the hull/superstructure or other fabricated parts.

Welders are responsible for proper cleaning, preparation and welding of all components.

Department:
Metal Fabrication

Reports to:

Metals Manager

Working Materials:
Must be able to work with various welding alloy wires, coated and uncoated sticks, inert and consumable gasses; aluminum plates and extrusions, stainless steel and occasional nonferrous materials common to yacht building practices.

Tools and Equipment:
Must have the ability to safely and properly operate equipment such as: shears, presses, rolls, grinders, chippers, air-saws, jigs, fixtures, cutting equipment, welder, clamps and hand and power tools. Each person must directly supply their own hand tools per the attached tool list and must have them available in the yard and in working order throughout their employment period.

Skill Levels and Advancement:
Welder/Ship fitter employees are categorized into three different skill levels beginning with level 1, with the highest level being 3. The advancement of an employee to a higher skill/wage level shall be made only when the Company has a continuing need for an employee to perform work at that level and when the employee convincingly meets the next level's criteria. An employee's immediate supervisor may recommend that they be advanced.

This nomination will be reviewed by at least the Director of Manufacturing for approval with input from the Metals Manager or Welding Coordinator.

Education:

High school or technical school where print reading, basic measurement skills and tool use has been learned.

Welder/Ship fitter – Skill Level 1:
Employees in this level are expected to demonstrate through a positive attitude towards their job and the company, they are anxious to learn the trade and contribute positively to the company's goals. They are expected to begin to formally educate themselves technically.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform basic setup and weld preparation (cleaning, grinding, material handling). 2. Certified for basic fillet welds-bare/primer
3. Learn and follow safety protocols, PPE use, and shop practices, how to follow WPS's. 4. Assist senior welders with equipment setup and material positioning.
5. Practice on scrap material to build consistency in bead placement.
6. Complete basic documentation (time, job numbers, simple QA forms). 7. Read and interpret simple blueprints, drawings, and welding…