Welcome to the heart of shipbuilding excellence right here in the heartland! We're the go-to destination for cutting-edge manufacturing enthusiasts who thrive on excitement and innovation. Located in the vibrant Midwest, our climate-controlled facility sets the stage for some of the most thrilling work in the industry and area. As part of our dynamic team, you will be part of constructing the Frigate, LCS, MMSC, and more which helps in shaping tomorrow's Navy. Picture yourself at the forefront of tomorrow's naval technology, with every weld contributing to vessels that will command the seas. 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 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