WELDER/STRUCTURAL TRAINEE - COMPLETE 3 WEEKS OF FREE TRADES TRAINING

About the role

This position is for job seekers with no trades experience willing to complete three weeks of unpaid training in the Welder trade.

Responsibilities

• Qualify through the shipyard's start-of-the-art welding school.
• Perform structural and pipe welds throughout all phases of ship construction.
• Employ various welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
• Perform welding in all positions using both manual and mechanized techniques.
• Meet stringent nondestructive testing requirements, including visual inspection, ultrasonic inspection, and radiographic inspection.
• Receive further training in certified visual inspection, fire watch protocols, carbon arcing, and troubleshooting minor welding equipment issues.
• Work in various weather conditions, at extreme heights on scaffolding, ladders, or elevated platforms, and in small, confined spaces such as tanks, compartments, or voids in a ship.

Requirements

• Able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday).
• Able to take measurements or willing to learn.
• Able to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
• Able to pass physical agility test.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Able to perform overhead work.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
• Able to work outdoors, year-round, in all weather conditions.
• Able to work at extreme heights.
• Able to work in small, tight, confined spaces.
• Able to work any shift.

Nice to have

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

Must be able to pass a 3-week (UNPAID) program (120 hours), 7:00am – 3:30pm (Monday – Friday)

Skills

Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.

Benefits

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

Pay

$59,675.20 to $62,067.20

Schedule

Multiple