Tack Welder (FCAW/SMAW) (R/O)

Job Title: Tack Welder

Location: Houma, LA

Job Summary: The Tack Welder provides essential support to ship fitters by assisting with tacking, grinding, and other welding-related duties as directed. This role requires the ability to perform tack-welding tasks in various positions and to work safely and efficiently in a shipyard environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist ship fitters with tacking, grinding, and other tack-welding related tasks.
• Perform SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and/or FCAW (Fluxcore) tack welding of T-joints in vertical and overhead positions, with the vertical position welded using downhill progression.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following all safety guidelines and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 months of experience in tack welding.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in SMAW and/or FCAW tack welding by passing a hands-on T-join test in the vertical and overhead positions.
• Familiarity with basic welding and fitting processes is preferred.
• Experience with tack welding processes is a plus.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Benefits

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision