Shipyard Structural Welder Philadelphia

Shipyard Structural Welder (Travel: Philadelphia)

Now Hiring:
Experienced Shipyard Structural Welders

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Long Term Project

Wages:

$28.00 Per Hour for Non‑local employees

$28 - $40/hr for Local employees based on experience.

Must be able to weld test in Philadelphia, PA or Pascagoula, MS

Experience:

• Knowledge and proficiency of heavy shipyard construction welding in all positions using approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) determined by PSI and classification society
• Welding process includes:
• SMAW – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• SAW – Submerged Arc Welding
• Automated Welding Processes
• Stainless Steel Fillet Welding
• Padding and preparing weld joints per WPS
• Carbon Arc Gouging
• Ceramic Backing
• Note:
  
  Not inclusive, shall be determined by vessel specification and classification rules
• Knowledge, understanding and demonstration of interpreting approved WPS set forth at PSI.
• Knowledge and ability on how to use all tools related to welding, including basic trouble shooting and maintaining welding equipment to assure a safe and efficient operation.
• Welder must proficiently demonstrate welding ability through performance and testing as determined by vessel project and classification.
• Welder must be able to work in a team environment.
• Welder shall perform internal quality checks of own work performance to assure quality standards are achieved daily.
• Welder shall maintain their individual NDT rejection set forth by PSI and classification society.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ shipyard work experience welding (FCAW, SMAW, and Ceramic Backing REQUIRED)
• Welding robotics and programming a plus

• Drug screen and Background check required
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Shipyard Welding: 3 years (Required)
• Ceramic Backing: 3 years (Required)

Marine Welders are skilled laborers who use a variety of equipment and methods to permanently join together various metal parts