Now Hiring: Structural Welders Location: Philadelphia, PA Long Term Project Wages: $28.00 Per Hour $150.00 Per Diem offered, if eligible $400.00 Travel Pay 2 Weeks of lodging paid by Construction Services $1,000.00 Bonus Experience: 5+ years' work experience in shipbuilding, ship repair and/or heavy steel fabrication. Welding robotics and programming a plus Must have current experience with flux core welding. • Must successfully pass 1st class Skill Test. • Must Successfully pass a background check and drug test. • Must be willing to work any shift and overtime if required. Submit a Current Detailed Resume for Review. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Vision insurance Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Are you ready to watch your career set sail? Look no further! PDS Tech Commercial Inc has just the opportunity you have been looking for. At PDS Tech, we're not just offering employment opportunities; we're building futures. As a leading force in the industry, we're on the lookout for talented Shipfitters and Welders to join our team in Marinette, WI. With a focus on innovation, safety, and growth, we provide the perfect environment for you to thrive and shine. As a Shipfitter/Welder you play a vital role in shaping our client’s future! • Shift = All Shifts Available! • Pay = $27-33/hour (dependent on results of ABS Test) • Duration = 6 months+ (Temp to hire) As a Shipfitter/Welder, you will be responsible for utilizing various tools and equipment in the fabrication, assembling and erection of metal components at the various stages on a marine vessel. Your expertise in welding using electric, gas, arc and other welding equipment will be put to the test as you perform with precision and efficiency on large fleet maritime vessels. Previous shipyard/welding experience is required as all candidates will need to successfully complete required shipfitting/weld tests to meet our stringent quality standards. Additional Shipfitter/Welder responsibilities include (but are not limited to): • Flux core tacking, GMAW, and GTAW tacking carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum • Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, plum bob, auto level, transit, go-no-go gauge, combination square, calipers, and ruler. • Cuts work piece, using powered saws, gas torch, oxi-fuel, and plasma torch. • Installs or repairs decks, bulkheads, and tank linings. • Observes tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. • Prepare and inspects grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments. • Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment. Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc. What Do We Want to Know About You? We're looking for candidates who possess: • High school degree or equivalent. • 2+ years of experience in a custom build shop preferred. • Read and interpret blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements • Physically able to lift 50 pounds – inclusive of walking/climbing stairs • Comfortable working in smaller/enclosed spaces within the ship Are you ready to build a new career with PDS? If you're ready to join our team of Maritime superheroes, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of something big. Why Choose PDS Tech Commercial? • Competitive compensation package • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development • Supportive and collaborative work environment Don’t delay…apply today and let's set sail building a brighter future together! This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. Pay Details: $27.00 to $33.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
See More Details >>As a welder at Fincantieri Marinette Marine you will: • Weld or tack weld metal parts together, using spot welding gun or hand, electric, or gas welding equipment • Connect hoses from torch to tanks of oxygen and fuel gas, and turns valves to release mixture • Ignites torch and regulates flow of gas and air to obtain desired temperature, size, and color of flame • Preheats work pieces preparatory to welding or bending, using torch • Examines work piece for defects and measures work piece with straightedge or template to ensure conformance with specifications • Climbs ladders or works on scaffolds to assemble structures • Signals crane operator to move large work pieces • Dismantles metal assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torch or plasma-arc equipment • Positions and secures parts, using hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools • Selects, positions, and secures torch, cutting tips, or welding rod, according to type, thickness, area, and desired temperature of metal • Guides and directs flame or electrodes on or across work piece to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal • Fuses parts together, seals tension points, and adds metal to build up parts • Hone your welding skills, train to read and comprehend blue prints, read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level, and square Join us in this state-of-the-art facility where precision meets passion, and where your manufacturing skills will shine brighter than ever before. If you're ready to be part of a team that's shaping the future of maritime engineering, then this is the place for you. Come aboard and let's build greatness together in the heart of the Midwest! If you decide to join us and are not from the local area, relocation options are available. Requirements: Candidate Requirements • Must be 18 years of age or older • Must be a U.S. person • Must be able to work at heights • Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces • Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions • Must be able to lift 50 pounds • Must be available to work all 3 shifts, and weekends, as required Education and Experience • Welding certification, Tech School Diploma, or alike welding instruction • 3+ years of on the job experience, preferably flux core welding
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in Marinette, WI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced welders. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals nationwide, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Marinette, WI, welders earn an average wage of $1,800 per week, with an annual overtime average of $10,400. Trade schools, vocational programs, and platforms like AWS and local welding unions help aspiring welders find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $90,000 annually for experienced professionals.
