Welders-Shipyard and Industrial

Structural Shipyard Welder / Industrial MIG Welder

Avail Staffing is hiring experienced Structural Shipyard Welders and Industrial MIG Welders to support shipbuilding, ship repair,and industrial manufacturing projects. We are looking for dependable welders who take pride in quality workmanship, work safely, and can perform in demanding production environments.

As a Structural Shipyard Welder / Industrial MIG Welder
,you will perform welding and fabrication on structural components, assemblies,and equipment. Candidates may work in shipyard, marine, industrial, and manufacturing environments depending on project requirements.

• Perform structural welding on naval and commercial vessels, ship components, and industrial structures.
• Perform
  MIG/GMAW welding on carbon steel and other materials as required.
• Readand interpret blueprints, weld symbols, drawings, and work instructions.
• Perform fillet, groove, and structural welds according to project specifications.
• Set upand operate welding machines, leads, grinders, cutting equipment, and related tools.
• Fit,align, tack, and weld structural components to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform welding in various positions, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
• Inspect welds for quality, penetration, appearance, and defects.
• Grind,clean, and prepare surfaces before and after welding.
• FollowNAVSEA, shipyard, customer, and project-specific welding procedures when applicable.
• Maintaina safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Followall OSHA, shipyard, and company safety requirements.
• Work effectively with shipfitters, welders, pipe fitters, supervisors, and other trades.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

• Previous experience as a Structural Welder, Shipyard Welder, MIG Welder, or Industrial Welder
  .
• Experience welding carbon steel in a shipyard, industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Abilityto read and understand blueprints and welding symbols.
• Abilityto pass a company or customer weld test as required.
• Familiarity with MIG/GMAW welding processes.
• Abilityto use grinders, hand tools, measuring tools, and welding equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Abilityto work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and physically demanding shipyard environments.
• Mustbe dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Previous naval shipyard experience is preferred for structural shipyard positions.

Experience with:

• NAVSEAwelding requirements
• U.S.Navy vessels
• Structural steel fabrication
• Ship repair and new construction
• Bulkheads,decks, foundations, brackets, and structural components
• FCAWand SMAW in addition to MIG/GMAW
• Welding qualification tests
• Blueprint and weld-symbol interpretation

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for overtime
• Long-term shipyard and industrial projects
• Opportunities to advance your welding career
• Aprofessional work environment focused on safety and quality
• Opportunities for experienced welders and qualified entry-level candidates