Structural Welder Journeyman ESR

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, we offer vast ship repair capabilities from our facility in Everett, Washington, including repair, maintenance, and conversion services for any type of commercial vessels, with a focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. With the US Navy as our neighbor, we are aggressively pursuing their business as we grow our footprint, skills, and profile in this market. We strive to continuously improve our repair and construction methods into efficient and reliable processes and seek tradesmen who share that view.

About the Role

As a Structural Welder, you will weld structural portions of marine vessels together and perform wire feed and stick welding operations to support fabrication, assembly, subassembly, and final erection of all structural components on marine vessels, including hulls, superstructures, masts, pilot house, and engine rooms.

Responsibilities

• Weld out panels, assemblies, modules, and final build of vessels while maintaining good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Weld seams and skip welds (flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead) for fillet, butt-weld, socket, and mitered joints.
• Grind and prep weld seams for tacking, grinding, and final inspection post weld.
• Set up and operate arc welders for root passes, welding hangers, and repairs.
• Set up, adjust, and operate MIG welders for watertight and skip weld patterns.
• Layout skip weld patterns.
• Perform Air Arc operations to back gouge welds and remove bad welds.
• Operate sub-arc for large hull and deck plates.
• Clean, lubricate, maintain, and adjust equipment to maintain efficient operation using air hoses, cleaning fluids, and hand tools.
• Prepare metal surfaces using hand-operated equipment such as grinders, cutters, or drills.
• Set up ventilation and lighting in confined spaces using best shipyard practices.
• Perform welds on various alloys including aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel.
• Complete hundreds of inches of weld during an eight-hour day, ensuring quality on every weld.
• Work as a team member, demonstrating effective communication, adaptability, interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
• Embrace ESR’s safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with crew members and supervision.
• Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles.
• Perform other tasks as needed in our dynamic work environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Welder.
• Ability to read, interpret specifications, and work from drawings and blueprints.
• Basic math skills.
• Experience working around heavy machinery.
• Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator and work in small workspaces at odd angles.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology.
• High school education or equivalent, or vocational education.
• 2-G, 3-G, 4-G ABS Steel certification (required).
• Aluminum, Coast Guard Certifications, or ability to obtain certifications within 90 days of employment (a plus).
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Formal training in physics, chemistry, weld equipment care, blueprint reading, metallurgy, SMAW/TIG welding, and advanced welding principles of FCAW/GMAW processes.
• Certified or certifiable in USCG or ABS welding.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights of 60 ft.
• Good verbal communication skills.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience and proficiency working with multiple alloys/materials (e.g., Steel and Aluminum).
• 6-G ABS or USCG Certifications in Stainless Steel (ARC, MIG, & TIG), Aluminum (TIG), and Copper Nickel (TIG).
• Marine structural welding experience.
• Certification and experience in use of forklifts and manlifts.
• Interest in and aptitude for taking on future crew leadership roles.
• Previous experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair).
• Certification as a Shipyard Competent Person.
• OSHA 10+ Certification.
• Ultrasound training or certification (Level 1 or higher).
• CWI or CWS certification.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Dental insurance.
• Group Life Insurance with optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs.