Welder

You'll Love Working with us in Southeast Georgia :Metson Marine Services, Inc (MMSI) has been dedicated to providing ocean transportation, vessel operations, and ocean environmental services for the past 37 years. Over those 37 years, MMSI has expanded its business to both commercial and government contracting. Since 1984 the Metson Companies have owned and/or operated a fleet of work boats, including Platform Support, Crew Boats, Oil Spill Response, Diving & ROV Support, Ocean Survey, and other Special Missions. Since 1997, MMSI has operated and maintained a diverse fleet of Government owned ships, vessels, and small craft.Core Values:As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, MMSI is dedicated to: Protecting shipboard and shore side personnel Protecting our vessels and facilities Protecting the environment Meeting or exceeding customer requirements Geographic locations in which MMSI currently operates include the U.S East, Gulf & West Coasts, and Alaska. The Corporate Office is in Southern California (Ventura) and its Regional Boat Maintenance Center a technically advanced facility in Woodbine Georgia.How you would make an impact/key responsibilities:Join the dynamic MMSI team as a Welder responsible for performing maintenance and repair for the Southeast Region Port Operations for the Navy. This position is located at our Regional Boat Maintenance Center in Woodbine, GA. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:Required to use a variety of equipment and methods to permanently join various metal parts. Required to perform manual welding procedures using Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW) or Oxy-Acetylene torches or use semiautomatic systems such as wire feeder machines or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). Must be able to set up and use welding equipment in a variety of positions (such as flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead). May also perform soldering and brazing operations. Standard metals that will be worked include all types of steels, aluminum.The marine Welder will fabricate, assemble and erect all structural parts of a vessel. May also use heavy machinery such as plate planners, shears, punches, drill presses, bending rolls, bending slabs, saws, angle roll (vertical and horizontal), dogs and wedges, as well as perform grinding, drilling, and fit up operations on vessel hull.Perform welding and fitting on pier side support equipment including but not limited to Accommodation Brows, Brow Stands, Line Reals, Boom Reals, etc. Assists other Metson Marine Services, Inc. staff members perform routine vessel preventative maintenance and emergency repairs. Makes repairs to hulls and bright work. Consults with marine services supervisor and lead marine mechanic of all vessel related work.Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties related to the position.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED is requiredAbility to pass AWS welding Certification testKnowledge:Principals and techniques of marine welding equipment operationsTools and equipment used in maintenance of small vessel systemsCertifications and Education:Formal Welding trainingAWS Welding Certification Skills: Use of tools and equipment to fabricate and repair marine equipmentUse of pneumatic, hydraulic and marine toolsFamiliarity with welding equipment service and maintenanceAbilities: Work with others as part of a teamCommunicate effectively with the public both orally and in writing****** Pass an AWS Welding Test *********Ability to obtain a Military Base Access and pass required physical and drug screeningWhat is needed to succeed:
Personal tools commensurate to the position
Willingness to work in a dynamic environment
Proven track record of excellence

Physical DemandsLight to Moderate. Please refer to the USCG Merchant Mariner Medical and Physical Examination Requirements for Merchant Mariner Credentials (Form CG-719 K).
Work Environment:Office, pier side, associated facilities and aboard vessels and craft.
Benefits:Leave-
Paid Holidays
Vacation (after 1 year of service)
Sick

Insurance-
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings

Retirement- 401(k)
Miscellaneous-Tuition assistance (after 2 years of service)