Shipfitter/Tack Welders (Maritime)

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Job description

Are you ready to watch your career set sail? Look no further! PDS Tech Commercial Inc has just the opportunity you have been looking for.

At PDS Tech, we're not just offering employment opportunities; we're building futures. As a leading force in the industry, we're on the lookout for talented welders to join our team in Sturgeon Bay, WI. With a focus on innovation, safety, and growth, we provide the perfect environment for you to thrive and shine. As a Shipfitter you play a vital role in shaping our client's future!

• Shift = All Shifts - Biggest need is on 2nd and 3rd shift!

• Pay = $26-29/hour (dependent on results of ABS Test in FCAW)

• Duration = 6 months+ (Temp to hire)

As a Shipfitter, your expertise in Flux Core Arc Welding will be put to the test as you perform with precision and efficiency on large fleet maritime vessels. Previous shipyard/welding experience is a plus as all candidates will need to successfully complete required shipfitting tests to meet our stringent quality standards.

Additional shipfitting responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.

• Align and fit parts according to specifications.

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units, following blueprints.

• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, cutting torches, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.

• Lay out and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.

• Tack-weld fitted parts together.

• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.

• Mark reference points onto floors or face blocks and transpose them to work pieces, using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and soapstone.

• Hammer, chip, and grind work pieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.

What Do We Want to Know About You? We're looking for candidates who possess:

• High school degree or equivalent.

• 3-5+ years of experience in a custom build shop preferred.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints along with 3D prints/schematic

• Physically able to lift 50 pounds - inclusive of walking/climbing stairs

• Comfortable working in smaller/enclosed spaces within the ship

Are you ready to build a new career with PDS? If you're ready to join our team of welding superheroes, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of something big.

Why Choose PDS Tech Commercial?

• Competitive compensation package

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Don't delay apply today and let's set sail building a brighter future together!

Pay Details: $26.00 to $29.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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