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Aluminum Mig Welder

TDG
Palatka, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Aluminum Welder

Pay: Starting at $18 per hour (based on experience)

Location: Palatka, FL

Why Join St. Johns Ship Building

St. Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company specializing in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Located on a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus on the St. Johns River with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, our facility supports complex marine manufacturing and fabrication projects from start to finish. Our team takes pride in precision welding, quality craftsmanship, and delivering vessels on time and on budget. When you join St. Johns Ship Building, you become part of a skilled workforce that values safety, teamwork, reliability, and long-term career growth in shipbuilding and marine manufacturing.

We are seeking reliable aluminum welders who take pride in quality work, follow safety standards, and want to grow their skills in shipbuilding and marine manufacturing.

What You Get

  • Starting pay $18 per hour based on experience
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Company-paid Medical Gap Insurance
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability
  • Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays
  • Personal and vacation time
  • Opportunities to grow your welding career in shipbuilding, aluminum fabrication, and marine construction


Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 6 months to 1 year of welding or fabrication experience
  • Ability to pass AWS welding certification within the first 60 days
  • Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, and engineering drawings
  • Experience with aluminum welding
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety


What You’ll Do

  • Aluminum Push/ Pull Pulse Welding
  • Perform aluminum welding and metal fabrication for commercial vessel construction and repair
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions using industry welding processes such as GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), FCAW, and SMAW
  • Interpret blueprints, work orders, and specifications to complete welding projects accurately
  • Fit, align, clamp, and position metal components prior to welding
  • Operate welding equipment, plasma cutters, torches, grinders, and fabrication tools
  • Inspect welds and finished assemblies to ensure quality and compliance with specifications
  • Prepare materials and surfaces for welding and maintain a clean, safe work area
  • Support shipbuilding, marine repair, and fabrication projects across the yar


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand O (Occasionally) Walk O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

Sit F (Frequently) Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally) Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Climb O (Occasionally) Crawl O (Occasionally) Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) Bend O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Push/Pull

12 lbs or less N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable) 26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (hear alarms and radios)

Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor Environment/Office Environment/Heated/Air Conditioned

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Please complete Employment Application http://www.stjohnsshipbuilding.com/uploads/files/Employment-Application.pdf

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

If you are a motivated welder looking to grow your skills in aluminum welding, marine fabrication, and shipbuilding, apply today to join the team at St. Johns Ship Building and help build vessels that make an impact.

Salary : $18

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