Seam Welder

Roles and Responsibilities

• Welds or fuses metal parts together using FCAW welding equipment.
• Connects hoses from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel/shielding gas and turns valves to release mixture. Ignites torch and regulates flow of gas and air to obtain desired temperature, size, and color of flame.
• Preheats work pieces preparatory to welding or bending, using torch or other heating elements.
• Examines workpiece for defects and measures workpiece with straightedge or template to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Climbs ladders or works on scaffold to assemble structures.
• Signals crane operator to move large work pieces.
• Dismantles metal assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using thermal‑cutting equipment such as flame‑cutting torch or plasma‑arc equipment.
• Positions and secures parts, using hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools.
• Selects, positions, and secures torch, cutting tips, or welding rod, according to prototype, thickness, area, and desired temperature of metal.
• Guides and directs flame or electrodes or arc across workpiece to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.
• Prepares work area for hot work, including checking hot work certifications at the worksite and adjacent areas.
• Prepares surfaces for production welding by inspecting joints and cleaning as required.
• Inspects welds for defects. Confer with supervision before correcting deficiencies.
• Documents existing conditions.
• Becomes familiar with applicable safety requirements before commencing work.
• Ensures Lock‑out/Tag‑out has been correctly accomplished.

• 3-5 years of experience required.
• Must have strong background in using ceramic backing, FCAW, and fitting.
• Must be able to fit up your own test.
• Tests are X‑rayed, so experience in NDT testing is also preferred.
• Must have Shipyard Experience.
• Must be able to pass background check and urinalysis.

• $30-$38/hour plus Per Diem.

• Must be available to work any of the schedules below:
  • Monday-Thursday 5am-3pm
  • Monday-Thursday 4pm-2am
  • Sunday, Friday, Saturday 5am-5pm, Thursday 5am-9am