Aluminum Welder Fabricator

The Aluminum Welder Fabricator is responsible for fabricating, welding, repairing, and modifying barges and piers to exact drawing specifications while ensuring quality and efficiency in all fabrication tasks. This position is heavily focused on aluminum welding and fabrication and requires the ability to produce strong, clean, high-quality welds in a marine manufacturing environment.

• →Perform aluminum welding and fabrication on barges, marine equipment, and structural components, ensuring strength and durability.
• →Utilize proper tools, materials, and MIG/TIG welding techniques for aluminum and steel applications.
• →Cut and prepare raw materials to specified dimensions.
• →Repair and reinforce barge and pier components, including decking and structural supports.
• →Read and follow blueprints and production drawings accurately.
• →Work in both shop and field environments, including outdoor marine settings.
• →Follow production schedules and complete tasks on time.
• →Track hours and maintain quality standards by inspecting completed work.
• →Adhere to all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• →Report hazards or equipment issues promptly.
• →Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• →Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of welding experience, with a strong preference for aluminum welding.
• Experience with MIG and/or TIG welding (aluminum preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with marine equipment, barges, or structural fabrication is a plus.
• Proficient with power tools and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to work in physically demanding and outdoor environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or on a team.
• Good communication skills.

• No travel required.

• Consistently delivers accurate and high-quality assembly work.

• Demonstrates unwavering commitment to the company's success and growth.
• Exhibits a customer-focused approach and actively participates in problem resolution.
• Displays perseverance and a proactive attitude.

• Effectively manages workload with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to meet changing priorities.
• Meets established goals consistently.
• Exhibits reliability and punctuality.

• Functions as a team player, fostering trust and collaboration among colleagues.
• Contributes to the improvement of team performance.

• Open to feedback and actively seeking personal development.
• Holds oneself accountable for actions and comply with company policies and procedures.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying up to 100 pounds occasionally in addition to using material handling equipment.
• May be required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Vision abilities require close vision assessments. Moderately loud noise levels in the plant environment.  
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Steel-toe boots are required.