, LA
(Franklin, LA): Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Welders with Aluminum experience to support shipyard fabrication, new construction, and repair operations. This role requires a high level of technical welding proficiency, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
Essential Duties:
• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, sketches, weld symbols, and project specifications.
• Perform welding using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core), and GMAW-P processes in 3G and 4G positions.
• Complete stainless steel, Cupro-Nickel, and carbon steel pipe welds (6G).
• Conduct weld fit-up, tacking, and preparation of work surfaces by grinding, cutting, and cleaning.
• Perform structural welding on ship components such as hulls, decks, bulkheads, frames, and foundations.
• Execute grinding, cutting, torching, and pick-up work as needed to support fabrication tasks.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure conformance with specifications and correct any defects.
• Perform daily inspection and routine maintenance on welding equipment, tools, and PPE.
• Work in various welding positions, including overhead, vertical, flat, and within tight or elevated spaces.
• Collaborate with welders, fitters, pipefitters, electricians, and additional trades to support efficient workflow.
• Assist in mentoring and developing junior welders.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow all safety, fire-prevention, and confined-space protocols.
• Represent FTS professionally with a positive and safety-focused attitude.
• Meet welding performance standards required for NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) and applicable classification society requirements.
Requirements/Skills:
• Strong understanding of weld symbols, blueprint reading, and fabrication drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of various metals, their characteristics, and the appropriate welding processes.
• Ability to inspect and self-assess quality of welds to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Proficient in structural and pipe welding (6G) for carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and Cupro-Nickel.
• Skilled in the proper use of welding tools, gauges, torches, grinders, and measuring equipment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a high-paced shipyard environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to safety, including PPE use, hazard mitigation, and safe work practices.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work in tight, enclosed, elevated, or awkward positions as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, kneel, and work for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including heat, noise, and confined spaces.
• Ability to wear required PPE including welding hoods, gloves, respirators (if needed), and protective clothing.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.