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Job Type Full-timeDescriptionWHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?Competitive PayHealth insurance + dental and visionLife insurance + Short term disability and a health saving plan$1,000 Signing BonusReferral program that pays401(K) + company matchPaid company holidaysPaid personal, sick and vacationAn opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforceABOUT THE JOBThis opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.HOURSMonday - Friday 6:00am - 3:30pm Overtime and weekend required based on business needs REPORTS TO: Shipyard Superintendent/ On-Site Foreman/ SupervisorMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely and efficiently perform welding labor, to complete construction associated with building cruise ships and tugboats. Aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:Welding¼" to 1" steel using FCAW and SMAW processes in 3G, 4G, and 6G positions.Tig welding of stainless steel and aluminumPlasma cutting and oxy-propane cuttingPerforming weld tests including soap and air, hydrostatic pressure testing tanks, and dye penetrantAssemble 40' x 10' steel plates, angles, and flange platesComplete layouts using drawings and/or templatesTack welding with stick and semi-automatic welding equipment (preferred)Practice proper safety always proceduresFollow instructions from foreman/supervisors on site and keep job site clean.Operate in isolation within the skeleton of ships, wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing between 40 to 50lbs. All other duties as assigned based on operational needs.REQUIRED:Experience welding ¼" to 1" steel using FCAW and SMAW processes in 3G, 4G, and 6G positionsKnowledge and skills in Tig welding, Plasma cutting and oxy-propane cuttingKnowledge of weld tests including soap and air, hydrostatic pressure testing tanks, and dye penetrant.Ability to complete layouts using drawings and/or templatesKnowledge of proper safety practicesKnowledge of shop and field fabrication, assembly sequencing, and fittingAbility to read and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templatesFamiliar with industry codes and regulationsKnowledge of safe use of tools and equipment RequirementsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces; occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle; regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions. May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks. Able to work on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70' Able to work over bodies of water. HAZARDS:Weather, fumes, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.Salary Description $25-$30