Welder

About the Role

The Welder performs a wide variety of welding and fabrication tasks to support marine construction, dredging, and equipment repair operations. This position requires technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in challenging environments, including floating vessels and work platforms. The Welder contributes directly to the safety, durability, and efficiency of project structures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication on steel, aluminum, and other metals used in marine construction and equipment repair.
• Execute welds in multiple positions, including flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding specifications.
• Conduct pre- and post-weld inspections to ensure weld quality and adherence to standards.
• Use cutting torches, grinders, and other metalworking tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain proper care, calibration, and storage of welding tools and equipment.
• Understand and apply standard crane hand signals when assisting with lifting and positioning materials.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure safe and efficient workflow.
• Follow strict safety guidelines, including hot work permits and Firewatch protocols.
• Assist in material preparation, assembly, and site cleanup as needed.
• Report hazards, defects, or safety concerns promptly to supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Certified welders are qualified for a variety of welding positions.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required or obtainable before employment.
• 30-Hour OSHA Certification and Current HAZWOPER Certificate required (or must be obtained within a company-approved timeline).
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Firewatch and Flammable Gases/Hot Work required or ability to obtain within company timeframe.
• Ability to swim and work safely over water.
• Must pass respirator physical fitness test and wear respirator when conditions dictate.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening (safety-sensitive position).
• Previous marine construction or heavy industrial welding experience strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, including on floating vessels and uneven surfaces.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, and working in tight or awkward spaces.
• Ability to climb ladders and move safely between vessels and between vessels and docks or land.
• Required to wear PPE, including respirators and Type III PFDs, throughout the shift, which increases physical strain in hot weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Potential exposure to coal tars, PCBs, lead, and other contaminants in Gowanus Canal soil and water.

Work Environment

• Work performed in outdoor marine construction environments and on floating work platforms.
• Exposure to loud noise, welding fumes, sparks, and hazardous materials.
• Close coordination with construction crews, rigging teams, and vessel operators.
• Work around heavy machinery and active construction operations in all weather conditions.

Pay

Salary range: $25 to $42 per hour.