What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Welder position at AAA USA?
- Pascagoula, MS.
- Lockport, LA.
- Houma, LA.
What We Offer:
- Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
- Long and Short-Term Contracts.
- Immediate placement.
- PTO.
- Paid Holidays.
- Health Benefit.
A Marine Structural Welder is responsible for performing welding tasks to assemble and fabricate steel structures on marine vessels in accordance with shipyard specifications, blueprints, and industry standards..
Essential Functions:
- Perform MIG and TIG welding on aluminum components for shipbuilding and marine structures.
- Perform structural welding on ship components such as hulls, decks, bulkheads, frames, and foundations.
- Weld plates, frames, bulkheads, and other structural assemblies according to specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and work instructions.
- Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, and fitting prior to welding.
- Ensure proper weld penetration, alignment, and structural integrity.
- Utilize various welding processes, including SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), and GMAW (MIG), as specified.
- Prepare work surfaces by grinding, cutting, and cleaning to ensure quality welds.
- Perform repairs or rework on defective welds as needed.
- Operate welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
Requirements:
- 3 years of aluminum/structural welding experience shipyard preferred.
- Strong experience with MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) aluminum welding.
- Experience with flux core and stick welding in shipyard settings.
- Ability to pass a hands-on weld test.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
- Experience with marine or heavy industrial fabrication environments.
- Knowledge of distortion control and aluminum welding techniques.
About AAA USA:
AAA USA is an in-situ manufacturing company that offers specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services related to industrialization, production and supplier monitoring processes in the Aerospace and Transportation sector.With over 1,000 employees, AAA USA draws its strength from the AAA European Group, a major player in the industry for 25 years. The Group generates more than 350 million dollars of annual revenue and employs over 3,500 people throughout the world. Supported by the international expertise of the AAA Group, we offer our customers the benefit of a proven approach to deliver a high-quality finished product. Our In-situ approach that focuses on productivity, on-time delivery, quality and efficiency has given us a leading position at our clients’ facilities and operations.
Salary : $29 - $36