Embarking on a career as a welder in Boston, MA, typically begins with enrolling in a technical training program, which provides a blend of hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. These programs generally last between 6 to 18 months, and upon completion, welders can start their careers with a median weekly wage of $1,124. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for welding professionals, with approximately 320,500 new positions expected by 2029, driven by infrastructure development and manufacturing growth. Welders in Boston can expect to earn an average of $1,124 per week, with experienced professionals potentially surpassing $1,234 per week, offering a lucrative career path with strong growth prospects.
SUMMARY To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired. The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and ability and be able to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade; knowledge of ship terminology, blueprint reading, measurements. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform steel repairs on marine vessels. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • The ability to understand directions and follow instructions. • 2 year minimum work experience in a shipyard related industry desired • Must have the skill and ability to obtain ABS Certification • Demonstrates the ability to pass the following, including NDE, SMAW (stick welding), WPQT, FCAW with ceramic tape, single vee, open butt in 1G, 2G and 3G positions. Test plates to be 1” thick and 12” in length. • Demonstrates the ability to pass the following, including NDE, SMAW (stick welding), WQPT, FCAW with open butt and back gouge in 3G and 4G positions. Test plates to be 1” thick and 12” in length. • Must be proficient in burning techniques • Must be proficient in carbon arc gouging. • May be assigned to work any shift. • Must comply with the Company’s “Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy” which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be business-like and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Must have demonstrated an acceptable proficiency by successfully passing a standard first class practical exam and hands on testing. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations before customers, clients, or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in US standard. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels, piers, docks, and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific physical requirements include the following: 1. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 100lbs on an occasional basis (0-33% of the day). 2. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis (34-66% of the day). 3. Demonstrate the ability to bend, squat, crouch, crawl, and kneel. 4. Demonstrate the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). 5. Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hour intervals). 6. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, above head). 7. Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. 8. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. 9. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. 10. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. 11. Ability to withstand extreme temperatures (cold and hot). 12. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time (33-66% of the day). 13. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. 14. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. 15. Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or manlifts. 16. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. 17. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers. 18. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. 19. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Must be able to work in confined spaces in the performance of regular job duties. SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. “Philadelphia Ship Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer” EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
See More Details >>Incumbents of positions in this series weld, braze, heat and cut metals in the repair or maintenance of fixed and movable bridges; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of the work is to maintain and repair bridges using welding.Welds metals using acetylene, electric arc and/or other welding equipment to perform alterations and repairs needed to maintain bridges and structures on, or related to, bridges in a safe and workable condition. Prepares materials for welding by preheating and cleaning metals and by laying out, cutting and fitting materials according to blueprints, specifications or instructions. Fabricates miscellaneous metal parts needed for bridge and equipment repairs by cutting, drilling, tapping, brazing and soldering metals using hand and power tools and sheet metal equipment to facilitate the replacement of parts not readily available. Repairs leaks in metal roofs, walls and ceilings by soldering, crimping, riveting, and welding seams in sheet metal to reduce water damage and restore watertight integrity. Alters, repairs and maintains motor vehicles, snow removal equipment, etc. by welding damaged parts and by cutting, brazing and riveting sheet metal floorboard replacements in vehicles. Services equipment by cleaning and repairing hand and power tools and by sharpening and tempering various tools to achieve maximum effectiveness of tools and equipment. Alters, repairs and maintains masonry on bridges, walls and fence posts in connection with welding functions using appropriate tools and equipment. Performs related duties such as determining if specific materials can be repaired by welding; erecting and maintaining chain link fences; installing wire reinforcement rods and anchors; and cleaning and lubricating bridge expansion facilities.2 years of experience in related work.
See More Details >>Vicinity Energy is North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions, offering low carbon energy to most of the iconic buildings you see in the skylines of Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Baltimore and many other cities in the US. As a member of the communities we serve, all of us at Vicinity understand the critical role we play in reducing the impacts of climate change and being a leader in decarbonization. We are committed to net zero and eliminating our reliance on fossil fuels, but we need the best and the brightest minds on our team to help us reach our goal, not only for us as a company, but for our customers, our communities, and our planet. Summary Performs a variety of assignments requiring a high degree of knowledge in the mechanical field. This is a full- time hourly position, reporting to the Distribution Supervisor in Boston, MA. This position is a member of the Bargaining Unit Member of the IUOE, Local 877. Responsibilities • All activities covered under Mechanic 3. • Performs welding and burning operations. • Performs Shop and Field repair of Carbon steel pipe in accordance with the requirements of ASME B31.1 code for pressure piping. Welding able to pass X-ray examination of welded joints. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints (SR drawings) • Thorough understanding of properties of steam. • Ability to locate all system manholes & MLVS. • Thorough understanding of the repair and principles of operation for: pumping devices, valves, PRVS, traps, piping systems, expansion joints, anchors. • Must be proficient at pipefitting. • Assist in training other Mechanic 2s and Welders. • Assist others as required. • All other related duties. Qualifications and Experience • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Requires a valid MA driver's license minimum Class D and safe driving record. • Requires MA Journeyman Pipe-fitter’s License. • Requires obtaining and Maintaining current welders’ qualification (WPQ). • Able to follow DOT regulations when required. Physical Requirements • Required to wear a half face respirator or powered air respirators (PAPR) or proper safety procedures warrant use. • Required to lift and / or operate machinery, tools, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds, unassisted. • Required to work in confined spaces. • Required climbing ladders, and / or stairs. • Required to work in all adverse conditions, both indoors and outdoors all seasons. • Required to work in hot areas. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT Vicinity North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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