Steel Erector (Stick Welder)

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive Pay – $21 - $30 depending on experience, and weld test
• Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month proceeding start date
• $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term disability at no cost for full-time employees
• $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
• Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
• 401(K) + company match after 1 year
• Six paid company holidays
• Paid sick and vacation New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
• Health Savings Account
• An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
• Overtime available after 40 hours
• $2.00 differential for evening and night shifts

ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

REPORTS TO: Fitting Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely and efficiently perform general carpentry labor to complete construction associated with building cruise ships. Have an aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

• Perform tack welding with stick and semi-automatic welding equipment to secure components or parts in preparation for full welding.
• Ensure accurate alignment of workpieces based on blueprint specifications.
• Erect the frames, beams, longitudinal and stiffening members that are the core structures of cruise ships.
• Install structural outfit items, doors, ladders, foundations.
• Tack welding with stick and semi-automatic welding equipment. (preferred)
• All other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE:

• 3 years experience as a Stick Welder with a focus on tack welding.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in tack welding.
• Familiar with crane hand signs. (preferred)
• Safe use of all tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Working over bodies of water.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

SHIFTS:

• Monday - Friday
• Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Evening Shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm
• Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs

Posted 2/11/2025