Structural Welder Journeyman

Location: Freeland

NBBB has been building boats on beautiful Whidbey Island since 1964. We are in Freeland, WA where we produce state-of-the-art vessels, tugs, ferries, fire boats, fishing vessels, barges, dinner boats, along with many other sophisticated ships. We are seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Technician who will service the shipyard facilities and maintenance related needs including but not limited to oversight, administration and execution of company’s stormwater management system, yard electrical system, air and gas systems, plumbing systems, structural building repair and maintenance and light construction projects to ensure smooth operation of production facilities.

We are now seeking a Structural Welder who will weld structural portions of marine vessels together and perform wire feed and stick welding operations to support fabrication, assembly, subassembly, and final erection of all structural components on marine vessels including hulls, superstructures, masts, pilot house, and engine rooms.

What You will DoWeld out panels, assemblies, modules, and final build of vessels, good housekeeping and safety practices, and completion of assignments in a timely manner.

Weld seams and skip welds, flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead, for fillet, butt-weld, socket, and mitered joints.

Grind and prep weld seams for tacking, grinding, and final inspection post weld.

Set up and set arc welder for root passes, welding hangers, and repairs

Set up, set, and operate MIG welders for watertight and skip weld patterns

Layout skip weld patterns

Perform Air Arc operations to back gouge welds and remove bad welds

Sub-arc large hull and deck plates

Clean, lubricate, maintain, and adjust equipment to maintain efficient operation, using air hoses, cleaning fluids, and hand tools

Prepare metal surfaces, using hand-operated equipment, such as grinders, cutters, or drills.

Set up ventilation and lighting in confined spaces using best shipyard practices

Performs welds on many alloys including but not limited to aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel.

Complete hundreds of inches of weld during an eight-hour day, with a desired outcome of a quality joint on every weld.

Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.

Always embrace ESR safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping

Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervision

Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles

Responsible for safe work practices and housekeeping procedures.

Express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.

Perform other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting work environment

Qualifications

What You Bring to Our Team3+ Years experience as a Welder Ability to read, interpret specifications, and work from drawings and blueprints

Ability to understand and apply basic math skills

Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.

Experience working around Heavy Machinery Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small work spaces at odd angles.

Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology

High School Education or equivalent or vocational education2-G, 3-G, 4-G ABS Steel Required Aluminum a plus or Coast Guard Certifications, or ability to obtain certifications within 90 days of employment

Able to understand and perform basic mathematics

Knowledge of basic hand and power tools

Formal external or internal training in physics, chemistry, weld equipment care and operating, blueprint reading, metallurgy, SMAW/TIG welding, and advanced welding principles of FCAW/GMAW welding processes.

Certified or certifiable in USCG or ABS welding.

Ability to work overtime as necessary

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. must be able to work at heights of 60 ft. Must be able to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small work spaces at odd angles.

Good verbal communication skills

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