Marine Outfitter

  • Location: Palatka, Florida
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #966

Our client, a shipyard south of Jacksonville, Florida, is looking for a team of 1st Class Marine Outfitters to join their team for long-term work.

Compensation:

$23.00 + $150.00 daily per diem (if non-local)

Day Shift Schedule:
7:00am – 3:30pm Monday – Friday, 7:00am – noon Saturday (45 hours on 6 days)

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Installs parts, such as hatches, marine hardware, metal trim, seats, cabinets, and windshields on steel or aluminum ships, using hand tools and portable power tools:
  • Locates and marks position of hardware, seats, and other parts according to specifications, using rule, template, and marking device.
  • Set up a weld machine and tack parts together.
  • Cuts or grinds mounting bases or brackets, using portable electric saws and grinders, and bolts or screws them in place.
  • Drills holes and bolts hardware, hatches, and other parts in place, using hand tools.
  • Applies caulking compound under spray rails, windshields, and around windows, using caulking gun.
  • Saws aluminum trim to specified lengths and cements, crimps, screws, or pounds trim into place, using hacksaw, crimping device, adhesives, screwdriver, and mallet.
  • Form parts by using a Shear, Brake, Roller and Iron Worker.
  • Fabricate duct work using duct forming equipment.
  • Inspects completed boat for defects and writes report of appraisal.

A Class Aluminum Welder

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #870

FirstFour is looking for Aluminum Welders to join our team at a major shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

COMPENSATION: $27.50 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Single-pass and multi-pass fillets in all positions, for all joint and material thickness configurations
  • Multi-pass full penetration joint details, for all joint and material thickness configurations

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma/GED OR two years of maritime experience.
  • Ability to weld in uncomfortable positions where applicable.
  • Minimum of  2 years of GMAW MIG aluminum welding experience at a comparable employer.
  • Ability to pass A Class skills evaluation test to demonstrate welding ability for full penetration joint details.
  • Ability to successfully complete onboarding procedures in preparation to pass AL CV weld qualification test requirements to meet contract requirements for A Class welding on the vessel.
  • Demonstrated ability to weld fillets for material thicknesses 4mm- 25mm.
  • Demonstrated ability to weld gusset toe and wraps with minimal blending required.
  • Demonstrated ability to weld frame wraps and terminations with minimal blending required.
  • Demonstrated ability to weld T-Bar wraps and terminations with minimal blending required.
  • Demonstrated ability to weld into corners / vertical intersections with minimal blending required.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and correct basic weld pick up, with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to terminate stich welds with minimal weld correction to address minor cosmetic or weld defects.
  • Demonstrated ability to weld continuously for 400mm.
  • Drug screen and background check required.

A Class Pipe Welder

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #862

FirstFour is looking for Pipe Welders to join our team at a major shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

COMPENSATION: $27.50 – $35.00 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Read and interpret blueprints / basic drawings to understand weld symbols.
  • Work with a team of Pipe Welders and Fitters to carry out tasks and deliver vessel on time.
  • Have the ability to work in confined spaces.
  • Repair and New Construction opportunities available.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

  • Pass all approved A-Class Pipe Welder Tests.
  • Must have a minimum of 3 year's of experience as a marine Pipe Welder.
  • Must be experienced with Tig and special metals.
  • Drug screen and background check required.

A Class Pipe Fitter

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #861

FirstFour is looking for Pipe Fitters to join our team at a major shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

COMPENSATION: $27.50 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Read and interpret blueprints to determine layouts.
  • Cut openings for pipes into modules / vessel using hand tools.
  • Must be able to measure, cut, thread, bend, and install pipe.
  • Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

  • Pass approved A-Class Pipe Fitter Test.
  • Must have a minimum of 3 year’s of experience as a marine Pipe Fitter.
  • Must be able to read and understand blueprints, a tape measure, and know/understand all necessary formulas to carry out your work.
  • Drug screen and background check required.

Marine Insulators

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #860

FirstFour is looking for Marine Insulators to join our team at a major shipyard in Mobile, Alabama supporting their new construction operations.

COMPENSATION: $21.00 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Must be willing to withstand working within a shipyard environment – standing for long periods of time, working from heights, lifting and carrying heavy items, and being able to work from man lifts.
  • Must have the ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must be able to work with a variety of hand tools, including knives, scissors, tin snips, chalk lines, measuring tapes, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma / GED and 3 year's experience preferred.
  • Experience as a marine insulator needed, experience working as a marine joiner / HVAC is a plus.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
  • Drug screen and background check required.

Steel Welder

  • Location: Palatka, Florida
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #807

Our Customer, a shipyard in Northeast Florida, is looking for a team of Steel Structural Welders to come in and assist with long-term new construction and repair work.  

Taxable Wage:  $23.00 per hour ST, time and a half overtime
Daily Per Diem:  $150.00 per day, if eligible
FirstFour will cover your first week in a hotel, no deduction.

Day Shift Schedule:
Starts at 7am, working 9s or 10s Monday – Thursday with shorter days Friday and Saturday.  50-60 hours per week.

Qualified Welders will interview prior to taking a standard structural test with flux / mild steel.  

 

1st Class Mig Welder

  • Location: Lockport , Louisiana
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #789

Our customer, a prominent shipyard in Lockport, Louisiana, is looking to add 1st Class Structural (Mig) Welders to their team.  Local and Non-Local positions are available, if you qualify.

Qualified candidates should be proficient welding all positions and ready to test with GMAW.

 

1st Class Pipe Welder

  • Location: Lockport , Louisiana
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #785

Our customer, a prominent shipyard in Lockport, Louisiana, is looking to add 1st Class Pipe Welders to their team.  Local and Non-Local positions are available, if you qualify.

Qualified candidates should be proficient welding in the 6G position and ready to test with SMAW, GMAW-S, GTAW, and FCAW.

1st Class Ship Fitter

  • Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #745

Our client is looking for Ship Fitters to join their team at a major shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.  

Compensation:
1st Class – $38.00 per hour plus $137.52 in daily per diem
2nd Class and 3rd Class Positions Available

Qualified Candidates:

  • Should have a minimum of 3 years marine experience
  • Must have knowledge of layout, fit-up, and fabrication of steel plates
  • Must be able to read blueprints
  • Must be proficient with tacking (SMAW and FCAW)

1st Class Structural Welder

  • Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #744

Our client is looking for Welders to join their team at a major shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.  

Compensation:
1st Class – Up to $28.19 per hour plus $48.00 in daily per diem
2nd Class – Up to $23.68 per hour plus $48.00 in daily per diem

Qualified Candidates:

  • Should have a minimum of 3 years marine experience
  • Must be proficient with SMAW and FCAW
  • Must be able to read blueprints
  • Must have experience welding in the 2G, 3G, and 4G positions