Welder

As a Welder at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, you will perform welding, cutting, fitting, and metal fabrication activities essential to the construction and assembly of naval vessels.

Your responsibilities will include:

Welding & Metal Fabrication

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  Weld and tack-weld metal components using spot welding guns, hand-operated, electric, or gas welding equipment.

  
  
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  Perform welding operations to join metal components, seal tension points, reinforce structures, and build up metal surfaces.

  
  
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  Guide and control welding electrodes or flames to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.

  
  
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  Select and position welding rods, torches, and cutting tips based on metal type, thickness, work area, and required temperature.

  
  
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  Preheat metal components using torches in preparation for welding or bending.

  
  

Cutting & Equipment Operation

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  Connect torch hoses to oxygen and fuel-gas tanks, operate valves, ignite torches, and regulate gas and airflow to achieve the required flame temperature, size, and intensity.

  
  
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  Cut metal components, dismantle metal assemblies, and process scrap materials using thermal-cutting equipment, including flame-cutting torches and plasma-arc equipment.

  
  
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  Safely operate welding tools and equipment in accordance with established procedures.

  
  

Shipbuilding & Structural Assembly

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  Position, align, and secure metal components using hoists, cranes, wire and banding machines, and hand tools.

  
  
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  Coordinate with crane operators by providing signals to safely move and position large workpieces.

  
  
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  Work on ladders, scaffolding, and elevated structures as required during ship construction and assembly.

  
  
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  Support the fabrication and assembly of structural components used throughout naval vessels.

  
  

Quality & Precision

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  Inspect completed work for defects and verify that components meet established specifications.

  
  
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  Measure and check workpieces using straightedges, templates, tape measures, levels, and squares.

  
  
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  Develop and apply the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical instructions.

  
  
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  Maintain accuracy, quality, and attention to detail throughout welding and fabrication activities.