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Preventative Maintenance Technician


Company: Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry
Job Ref: # 5898743
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: New Hampton, IA
Salary: $20 - $25

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Become a Key Player at ATEK Metal Technologies: We're Hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician!

At ATEK Metal Technologies, we're all about precision, innovation, and keeping our machines running like a well-oiled machine. If you're someone who loves getting hands-on, solving problems, and ensuring that everything is operating smoothly, we want you on our team!

What You'll Do:

  • Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve plant safety, equipment performance, and product quality with regards to equipment functionality
  • Follow maintenance methods that improve equipment uptime and reliability
  • Work with other shifts to ensure proper pass down and pick up on work and repairs to finish in timely manner
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance functions to ensure equipment uptime and reliability
  • Perform preventive maintenance activities to repair and maintain production equipment
  • Identify potential failure modes and suggests solutions

What We're Looking For:

  • A proactive problem-solver who can think ahead and prevent issues before they impact production
  • Strong attention to detail and a passion for precision—because at ATEK, quality is everything
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must have good mechanical aptitude
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work without detailed work instructions
  • Strong root cause analysis

Why You'll Love Working at ATEK:

  • Competitive pay with a full benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Childcare reimbursement up to $400/month
  • 2 full weeks of paid parental leave
  • Career development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance within the company
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued
  • A chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a company that leads in metal manufacturing

Ready to play an essential role in keeping ATEK Metal Technologies at the forefront of the industry? Send us your resume because we want to hear about your experience, your passion for maintenance, and your commitment to excellence.



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Service Engineer Level 3, Control Systems


Company: MSHS
Job Ref: # 5307973
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Kent, WA
Salary: $46 - $53

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Service Engineer Level 3, Control Systems

Company: MSHS Pacific Power Group
Location: Kent, WA
Compensation: $46.00–$53.00/hour
(DOE)
Travel: Up to 50% (Domestic &
International) – Company Pool Vehicle Provided
Job Type: Full-Time
Additional
Requirements:
Frequent overtime (up to 600 hours annually); must possess or
be eligible to obtain a valid Passport and TWIC card
 
About the Role
MSHS Pacific Power Group is
seeking a Service Engineer Level 3 – Control Systems to perform advanced
field and in-house service work on supported control and automation systems. In
this role, you’ll lead installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and
maintenance efforts while serving as a senior technical resource for both
customers and internal teams.
 
This is more than a standard
service role—it’s an opportunity to apply deep technical expertise in control
systems and automation while supporting mission-critical operations in dynamic
environments. You’ll be trusted to analyze complex issues, lead junior
engineers, and deliver high-quality service under shifting priorities and
deadlines.

This role is being recruited in partnership with Orion Talent through the
BlueForge Alliance Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) program, a nationwide
initiative supporting workforce growth across the U.S. defense and maritime
industrial base.
 
About the MIB
Partnership (Orion Talent & BlueForge Alliance)
This opportunity is part of the Maritime Industrial Base
(MIB) program, a collaboration between Orion Talent and BlueForge Alliance to
help strengthen the U.S. maritime and defense industrial base by connecting top
talent—especially skilled technicians and veterans—to critical roles with
employers like MSHS Pacific Power Group. Candidates with prior military,
maritime, or heavy industrial experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
·        Perform advanced diagnostics and fault finding
in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
·        Install and commission control systems,
actuators, and automation packages.
·        Interpret and develop electrical, hydraulic, and
control schematics.
·        Provide expert technical support and product
recommendations to customers and internal teams.
·        Train and mentor junior engineers and
technicians in both field and in-house settings.
·        Lead in-house system testing and support control
system builds.
·        Serve as a key resource for technical
applications and customer processes.
·        Prepare accurate and timely service reports and
documentation.
·        Travel domestically and internationally for
service assignments (up to 50%).
·        Perform frequent overtime as required,
including nights and weekends.
 
Education, Required
Knowledge, & Skills
·        Education & Experience: Trade
school degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, OR, 8+ years of
relevant work in power generation or industrial automation in lieu of formal
education
·        Technical Knowledge:
o Advanced
mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
o Familiarity
with:
o   Woodward
controls (EGCP, GCP, MFR, easYgen, LS-4/LS-5, DSLC/MSLC).
o   AVRs:
Basler DECS, ABB Unitrol.
o   PLC
Programming: Woodward GAP, GE Fanuc.
o   HMI/SCADA:
AStudio, iFIX, Citect, Wonderware, RSView.
o Digital
networks and communication protocols.
·        Skills: 
o Strong
analytical and problem-solving abilities.
o Excellent
written and verbal communication (English required; Spanish a plus).
o Customer-focused
with strong interpersonal skills.
o Ability
to work under minimal supervision in dynamic environments.
o Proficient
with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
o Must
possess or be able to obtain a TWIC card for secure facility access.
o Prior
military experience is a major plus.
·        Desired Qualifications:
o Experience
leading field service teams.
o Prior
customer support or service experience in industrial automation
·        Work Environment & Physical Demands
o Ability
to lift up to 50 lbs.
o Comfortable
standing, kneeling, stooping, or working in confined spaces for extended
periods.
o Willing
to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
 
What MSHS Offers
·        Competitive hourly pay ($46.00–$53.00/hour DOE).
·        Opportunities for professional development and
leadership growth in advanced control systems.
·        Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
 
Benefits
·        Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
·        401(k) with Company Match
·        Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
·        Life and Disability Insurance
·        Tuition Reimbursement and Professional
Development Support




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CNC Machinist


Company: Precinmac
Job Ref: # 4113971
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Indianapolis, IN
Salary: $25 - $35

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MAJOR TOOL & MACHINE, INC., JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: MACHINIST

Position Summary: Set up and operate conventional, special-purpose, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts, fit and assemble machined parts into complete units applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, maintainability of materials, and layout techniques.

Reports To: Manufacturing Team Leader (Machining) or Production Facility Manager

Personnel: Not applicable.

Accountabilities: Machinist are responsible for producing conforming parts that meet all print dimensions within the said tolerances in the most efficient method. All SOP's and WI's must be followed and a safe, clean organized work area must be maintained.

Authorities: Not applicable.

Duties:

  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, routing instructions, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
  • Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining as required by router instructions and good shop practice.
  • Properly select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines. Must be able to improvise setups using common tooling such as risers, angle plates, etc.
  • Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors, such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth or angle of cut or enter commands to retrieve, input or edit computerized machine control media.
  • Must observe machine operation to predict or detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining conditions, and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
  • Verify that all machined details are produced in a manner that meets print or router specifications, using precision measuring instruments. Request first piece inspection when producing multiple piece runs.
  • Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings, tooling, or programmed control data.
  • Review the next project's routers, programs, set-up sheets and tool sheets while the current part is running.
  • Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools and power tools.
  • Verify dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
  • Enter correct data into data collection system (IDC) to ensure accurate labor reporting.
  • Understand and properly operate the "Available Documents" program.
  • Monitor and maintain proper cleanliness of machine and work area on a daily basis.
  • May install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines and equipment, and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance, working under the direction of maintenance personnel.
  • May develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
  • May confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Job Qualification Requirements:

Educational Experience – A minimum of four years of trade school, vocational education, or apprenticeship.

Experience – Required to have specialized experience with particular materials, products, precision level, machining process or size, type, or trade name of machine. A minimum of five years work experience.

Physical Demands – The employee is required to:

  • stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor
  • exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
  • exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
  • exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Certification Required – Not applicable.

Visual Acuity – Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts and machinery.

Hearing Ability – Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions – The employee is subject to:

  • high noise levels from operating machines
  • physical hazards from moving equipment and production components
  • breathing fumes, dust and mist
  • skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Attendance is an essential job function.

Employees will operate in compliance of all recognized standards that Major Tool adheres to (such as AS9100, ISO 9000), including all supporting policies and procedures.




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Aluminum Fitter


Company: St. Johns Ship Building
Job Ref: # 1594918
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Palatka, FL
Salary: $20 - $28

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Remote Status: On-Site

Aluminum Fitter

St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.

Position Summary

The Aluminum Fitter is responsible for fabricating, laying out, positioning, aligning, and fitting of aluminum components for both new construction and repair projects. The role involves interpreting blueprints and specifications to assemble various aluminum structures accurately and efficiently, while maintaining high standards of safety and quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities

  • Position, align, fit parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
  • Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
  • Tack-weld fitted parts together.
  • Lay out and examine Aluminum stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
  • Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
  • Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
  • Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
  • Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
  • Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
  • Hammer, chip, and grind work pieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
  • Smooth work piece edges and fix taps, tubes, and valves.
  • Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
  • Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
  • Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
  • Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
  • Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
  • Heat-treat parts, using acetylene torches.
  • Preheat work pieces to make them malleable, using hand torches or furnaces.
  • Install boilers, containers, and other structures.
  • Erect ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
  • And miscellaneous duties may be required.

Qualifications

  • Six months to one-year related experience
  • Must pass AWS certification within the first 60 days on the job
  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
  • Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
  • Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
  • Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
  • Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
  • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

What We Have to Offer You

  • Starting pay is $18+ per hour, based on experience.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
  • Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
  • Company Match 401K
  • Paid holidays
  • Personal and Vacation time

St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



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CNC Programmer


Company: Standard Machine
Job Ref: # 3505875
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Cleveland, OH
Salary: $32 - $35

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Location: In-Person | Standard Machine Inc.
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday

About the Role

Standard Machine Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer with hands-on experience using MasterCAM software to join our team. In this role, you will create, review, and optimize CNC programs that drive precision manufacturing operations. You will collaborate closely with machinists to ensure programs are accurate, efficient, and aligned with production requirements.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and optimize CNC programs using MasterCAM software.
  • Read and verify programs for accuracy, identifying and correcting any errors before release.
  • Review programs with machinists to ensure alignment with production requirements.
  • Maintain and organize files for proven and repeat-use programs.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by refining programming processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of CNC programming experience.
  • Software Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on experience with MasterCAM software (required).
  • Education: Associate degree in manufacturing technology, machining, or related field (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of G-code, machining processes, and tooling.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program




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Service Engineer Level 1, Control Systems


Company: MSHS
Job Ref: # 3214310
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Mandeville, LA
Salary: $30 - $37

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Service Engineer Level 1, Control Systems

Company: MSHS Pacific Power Group
Location: Mandeville, LA
Compensation: $30.00–$37.00/hour
(DOE) + $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Travel: Up to 75% (Domestic &
International) – Company Pool Vehicle Provided
Job Type: Full-Time
 
About the Role
MSHS Pacific Power Group is
seeking a Service Engineer Level 1 – Control Systems to perform in-house
and field service work on supported products and equipment. In this role,
you’ll implement processes and procedures for installation, troubleshooting,
testing, and maintenance, while serving as a key technical resource for both
customers and internal teams.
 
This is more than a standard
service role—it’s an opportunity to build deep technical expertise in advanced
control systems while supporting mission-critical operations in dynamic
environments. You’ll be trusted to analyze issues, follow structured procedures,
and deliver high-quality service under shifting priorities and deadlines.

This role is being recruited in partnership with Orion Talent through the
BlueForge Alliance Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) program, a nationwide
initiative supporting workforce growth across the U.S. defense and maritime
industrial base.
 
About the MIB
Partnership (Orion Talent & BlueForge Alliance)
This opportunity is part of the Maritime Industrial Base
(MIB) program, a collaboration between Orion Talent and BlueForge Alliance to
help strengthen the U.S. maritime and defense industrial base by connecting top
talent—especially skilled technicians and veterans—to critical roles with
employers like MSHS Pacific Power Group. Candidates with prior military,
maritime, or heavy industrial experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
·        Perform in-house and field service tasks
including installation, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of supported
products and equipment.
·        Support TAG, training activities, and
system-level testing as directed.
·        Interpret and understand basic component- and
system-level functionality for electrical and mechanical systems.
·        Identify, analyze, and repair product failures,
including ordering and replacing parts as needed.
·        Provide TAG support to help determine and
recommend products or services that best fit customer needs.
·        Offer basic fault-finding and technical support
via phone and email for low-end controls.
 
Education, Required
Knowledge, & Skills
·        Education: Recognized electrical or
mechanical certificate from a trade school or military training institution, or
an Associate Degree in a related field.
·        Experience: 1–2 years of experience
in the field or in a related technical area.
·        Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of
commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in electrical and mechanical
engineering.
·        Skills: 
o Knowledge
of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures for electrical and
mechanical engineering. 
o Ability
to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines. 
o Ability
to work under immediate supervision. 
o Analytical
thinker with strong attention to detail. 
o Excellent
verbal and written communication skills (English required, Spanish a
plus). 
o Customer-focused,
with strong interpersonal skills. 
o Willingness
and ability to travel up to 75% domestically and internationally. 
o Must
have a valid driver’s license (company pool vehicle provided).
·        Desired Qualifications
o Basic
troubleshooting knowledge for electrical and mechanical systems. 
o Prior
customer support or service experience.
 
What MSHS Offers
·        Competitive hourly pay ($30.00–$37.00/hour DOE).
·        $2,000 sign-on bonus.
·        Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
·        Opportunities for professional development and
skills growth in advanced control systems.
 
Benefits
Medical,
Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Support
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance




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Inspector


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 8979896
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Kansas City, MO
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Description

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  • Train for 12-14 weeks for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/National Board training/certification commissions.
  • 120 hours of on-the-job training with another Inspector to complete training process.
  • Perform new construction, repair, alteration and jurisdiction inspections of boilers and pressure vessels as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Sections III, and National Board Code including referenced construction codes and standards of our clients.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • High school diploma and equivalent (Military) work experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 3-5 years of boiler and/or high-pressure steam & water system maintenance/operation experience
  • 4+ years of mechanical experience with Boilers and Pressure Vessels in a power plant-Nuke or conventional MM/BT, or an SRO and/or a Steam PPWO/EOOW 3+ years
  • Navy Nuke EM or ET with a minimum of 3yrs qualified SRO experience
  • Quality Assurance inspections of mechanical equipment, water, and steam systems
  • Boiler and/or steam system maintenance and operation
  • Inspections on mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems
  • NBIC Boiler Inspector Qualification a plus
  • Insurance inspection service experience involving risk-based inspections and analysis
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office and web-based applications, Lotus Notes
  • Clean driving record and must be able to pass a background check.




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Fabrication Supervisor - 2nd Shift


Company: Precision Custom Components, LLC (York)
Job Ref: # 7306220
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: York, PA
Salary: $67,000 - $77,000

Description

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Join Our Team at Precision Custom Components, LLC (PCC)!

Are you a motivated leader looking to contribute to a customer-focused manufacturing environment? Based in York, PA, PCC is a long-established manufacturer serving the Commercial Nuclear Industry, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, NASA, Naval shipyards, and other industrial/government clients.

Learn more: www.pcc-york.com

Now Hiring: 2nd Shift Fabrication Supervisor

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM – 11:55 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000–$77,000/year

Work Location: In-person

 

Responsibilities Include:

· Lead and direct hourly union personnel in fabrication operations

· Assign work, train employees, and monitor quality and productivity

· Ensure safety compliance and resolve safety concerns

· Maintain accurate records, enforce work rules, and support morale

· Coordinate workflow across departments to ensure efficient production

· Recommend improvements in manufacturing methods and processes

· Communicate effectively with engineering, other shifts, and leadership

 


 

Qualifications:

Education: High school/trade school diploma required; apprenticeship or post-secondary education preferred


Experience:

5+ years in manufacturing/fabrication

3+ years in supervisory/management

3+  years with Microsoft Office

2+ years with ERP systems

Basic welding (preferred)

Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, blueprint reading, and workstations setup

Strong leadership, communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to supervise in a union environment

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance




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Steel Welder


Company: St. Johns Ship Building
Job Ref: # 107618
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Palatka, FL
Salary: $24 - $30

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Experienced Steel Welder

St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.

Position Summary

As an Experienced Steel Welder, you will use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components, to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Responsible for welding components of the ship and completing repairs or new builds on time, to specifications, and within scope of the project. Completes all the required company training and follows all company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
  • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
  • Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
  • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
  • Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Lie out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
  • Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
  • Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
  • Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
  • Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
  • Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
  • Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other identifying marks as required.
  • Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign matter.
  • Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
  • Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
  • Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or chemical baths.
  • Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and hand tools.
  • Fill holes and increase the size of metal parts.
  • Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment.
  • Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments.
  • Gouge metals, using the air-arc gouging process.
  • Guide and direct flames or electrodes on or across work pieces to straighten, bend, melt, or build up metal.
  • Preheat work pieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating furnaces.
  • Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies.
  • Set up and use ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work.
  • Hammer out bulges or bends in metal work pieces.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience
  • Must pass AWS certification within the first 60 days on the job
  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
  • Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
  • Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
  • Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
  • Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
  • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

What We Have to Offer You

  • Pay range $20-$28 per hour, based on experience.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
  • Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
  • Company Match 401K
  • Paid holidays
  • Personal and Vacation time

St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



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TIG Welder


Company: Titanium Fabrication Corporation
Job Ref: # 6599110
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Fairfield, NJ
Salary: $20 - $22

Description

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TIG Welder

Location: Fairfield, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
TiFab is seeking a skilled TIG
Welder with experience in stainless steel and nickel alloys who is eager to
expand into titanium welding. In this role, you’ll support both defense and
commercial customers by producing high-spec welds that meet stringent quality
and industry standards. This is precision-driven, hands-on work with
opportunities to earn advanced certifications—including titanium qualification.
 


What You’ll Do
·        Perform TIG welding in all positions on stainless steel, nickel alloys, and titanium (training provided)
·        Pass TiFab’s TIG welding assessment and qualify for required alloy and joint configurations
·        Set up and lay out welding jobs using CAD drawings, fixtures, and diagrams
·        Follow ASME and NAVSEA welding procedures and specifications
·        Use rotary turntables, positioners, purge setups, and related tools
·        Read and interpret drawings, weld symbols, and written instructions
·        Pre-clean weld areas using acetone, grinders, and flapper wheels
·        Tack weld and fabricate basic fixtures to support welding operations
·        Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work area
·        Perform basic maintenance on welding equipment
 


Must-Have Skills and Experience
·        Strong manual TIG welding ability
·        Proficiency reading blueprints and weld symbols
·        Experience welding stainless steel and nickel alloys
·        Ability to pass a TIG welding assessment
·        Physical ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive hand motions
·        High school diploma or GED
·        Authorized to work in the U.S.
 


Nice-to-Have Skills
·        Experience welding titanium
·        NAVSEA or ASME welding experience
·        General fabrication experience
·        Experience with purge setups or high-spec welding environments
·        Background in aerospace or defense welding
 


Who You Are
·        Detail-oriented with strong hand-eye coordination
·        Committed to cleanliness, precision, and strict quality standards
·        Comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask questions
·        Safety-focused and collaborative
·        Motivated to develop new welding capabilities, including titanium
 


Additional Details
·        Salary Range: Starting at $22-26 per hour (+$2 for titanium plate qualification)
·        Shift: Mon–Thurs (6:30 AM – 3:30 PM), Fri (6-hour shift)
·        Travel: Occasional travel for commercial jobs (per diem available)
·        Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO




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