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Aluminum Welder

Aluminum Welder

TEL Staffing & HRSlidell, LA, US
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Why Work with TEL Staffing & HR As a trusted maritime staffing partner, TEL Staffing & HR connects skilled tradespeople with leading shipyards that build and repair vessels supporting our nation’s defense and commercial maritime sectors.

Join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and excellence on the waterfront.

What You Can Expect from TEL At TEL, we believe that taking care of our people is the foundation of our success.

That’s why we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program designed to rival those of Fortune 500 companies :

  • Top Industry Pay – We offer the highest wages in the industry to recognize your skill and dedication.
  • Per Diem Opportunities – Available for qualifying team members to support travel and living expenses.
  • Sign-On Bonuses & Relocation Assistance – We invest in bringing the best talent on board.
  • Paid Time Off – Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay to support a healthy work–life balance.
  • Exceptional Insurance Benefits – TEL owns its own insurance company, which means the savings come directly to you.

Our team members enjoy access to high-quality, low-cost coverage , including family plans :

  • Health, Vision, and Dental Cancer and Critical Care Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Legal Plans Pet Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match – Plan for your future with confidence and grow your savings with our matching contributions.
  • Aluminum Welder / Fabricator TEL Staffing — Maritime Division Summary TEL Staffing’s Maritime Division is seeking experienced Aluminum Welders / Fabricators to support shipbuilding and vessel repair operations at leading U.S. shipyards.
  • This position plays a critical role in building tactical and commercial aluminum workboats that support America’s maritime future.
  • The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in aluminum vessel fabrication, proficiency in multiple welding processes, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while meeting rigorous NAVSEA and AWS quality standards.
  • This is primarily a shipyard / shop environment role with occasional offsite assignments as needed.
  • Key Responsibilities Operate required safety equipment and maintain safe work practices in accordance with OSHA, NAVSEA, and shipyard regulations.
  • Fabricate and fit aluminum components for marine vessel construction and repair.
  • Perform welding in 2G, 3G, 4G, and 6G positions using GTAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P processes.
  • Accurately interpret NAVSEA or AWS-approved Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
  • Conduct first-line quality checks using gauges such as fillet weld gauges, V-WAC, and bridge cam to ensure compliance with NAVSEA and AWS standards.
  • Set up and program welding power supplies, selecting correct filler metals and support equipment for each job.
  • Perform plasma cutting, beveling, clamping, tacking, grinding, heating, and bolting of components to prepare assemblies for final welding.
  • Monitor welding operations to minimize distortion, shrinkage, and overheating—critical for aluminum fabrication.
  • Inspect completed work for defects, verifying dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Read and work from shipyard drawings, fabrication sketches, QA packages, and 3D models.
  • Operate and maintain hand and power tools commonly used in shipyard fabrication (e.g., grinders, sanders, band saws, bending tools).
  • Coordinate daily activities with Production Managers and Shop Supervisors to maintain project milestone schedules.
  • Follow all procedures to ensure proper mil-spec filler wire and base metals are used per WPS.
  • Support other shipyard trades as required to meet production goals.
  • Work to detailed Statements of Work (SOW) and QA Work Packages for both new builds and vessel modifications.
  • Required Qualifications Documented experience as an aluminum welder / fabricator in a shipyard or marine vessel production environment; apprenticeship or journeyman certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in GTAW 5xxx and GMAW-P 5xxx aluminum welding processes.
  • Ability to weld PQR plates to qualify new company procedures.
  • Ability to achieve Level II Visual Testing (VT) NDT certification per company procedures.
  • Prior qualification to NAVSEA and AWS (D1.1 & D1.2) standards.
  • Strong knowledge of weld symbols, joint configurations, tolerances, and aluminum weld defect correction.
  • Ability to weld dissimilar metals and varying material thicknesses.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain access to military or government installations.
  • Preferred Qualifications Multiple welding process certifications (e.g., aluminum, steel, MIG / TIG, pipe).
  • Broad fabrication experience with various sheet metals and shipyard tooling.
  • Certified forklift and man-lift operator.
  • Previous experience working on tactical or government vessel programs is a plus.
  • Required Tooling Lockable personal toolbox.
  • Standard fabrication and layout tools.
  • Personal welding tools and full-face welding shield.
  • Larger tools (e.g., drills, grinders) and consumables are provided by the company.
  • All basic tools must be obtained within 90 days of hire; additional tools may be required as work scope evolves.
  • Physical Demands
  • Regular lifting of 50+ lbs, bending, stooping, crawling, and overhead work.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, on scaffolding, and in various weather conditions typical of shipyard environments.
  • Tolerance for noisy, fast-paced industrial settings while maintaining focus on quality and safety.   Powered by JazzHR
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