1st Class Structural Welder

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Pascagoula, MS

• Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
• Long and Short-Term Contracts.
• Immediate placement.
• PTO.
• Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefit.

Position Summary: AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Pascagoula, MS that is the leading provider of quality construction, manufacturing, engineering, repair, and conversion products and services to the marine industry.

The Structural Welder is responsible for performing welding tasks to assemble and fabricate steel structures on marine vessels in accordance with shipyard specifications, blueprints, and industry standards..

Essential Functions:

• Perform structural welding on ship components such as hulls, decks, bulkheads, frames, and foundations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Utilize various welding processes, including SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), and GMAW (MIG), as specified.
• Prepare work surfaces by grinding, cutting, and cleaning to ensure quality welds.
• Conduct weld fit-up and tacking according to engineering specifications.
• Inspect completed welds for conformance to specifications and correct defects when necessary.
• Follow all shipyard safety policies, including proper use of PPE, fire prevention, and confined space protocols.
• Work in various positions, including overhead, vertical, and flat welding, often in tight or elevated spaces.
• Collaborate with ship fitters, pipefitters, and other trades as required to complete vessel construction or repair.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of structural welding experience in a shipyard or heavy industrial environment.
• 3 years’ shipyard 1st class experience required
• Experience with flux core and stick welding in shipyard settings.
• Ability to pass shipyard welding tests and certifications.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and weld symbols.
• Familiarity with marine vessel structures and shipyard fabrication practices.
• Physical ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in extreme weather conditions.
• Must possess basic math, measuring, and layout skills.

AAA USA is an in-situ manufacturing company that offers specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services related to industrialization, production and supplier monitoring processes in the Aerospace and Transportation sector.With over 1,000 employees, AAA USA draws its strength from the AAA European Group, a major player in the industry for 25 years. The Group generates more than 350 million dollars of annual revenue and employs over 3,500 people throughout the world. Supported by the international expertise of the AAA Group, we offer our customers the benefit of a proven approach to deliver a high-quality finished product. Our In-situ approach that focuses on productivity, on-time delivery, quality and efficiency has given us a leading position at our clients’ facilities and operations.