STRUCTURAL WELDER JOURNEYMAN NBB

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Ice Floe LLC - Freeland, WA 98249Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $33.90 - $38.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: ConstructionNBBB has been building boats on beautiful Whidbey Island since 1964. We are in Freeland, WA where we produce state-of-the-art vessels, tugs, ferries, fire boats, fishing vessels, barges, dinner boats, along with many other sophisticated ships. We are seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Technician who will service the shipyard facilities and maintenance related needs including but not limited to oversight, administration and execution of company’s stormwater management system, yard electrical system, air and gas systems, plumbing systems, structural building repair and maintenance and light construction projects to ensure smooth operation of production facilities. 

We are now seeking a Structural Welder who will weld structural portions of marine vessels together and perform wire feed and stick welding operations to support fabrication, assembly, subassembly, and final erection of all structural components on marine vessels including hulls, superstructures, masts, pilot house, and engine rooms.

What You will Do



Weld out panels, assemblies, modules, and final build of vessels, good housekeeping and safety practices, and completion of assignments in a timely manner.


Weld seams and skip welds, flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead, for fillet, butt-weld, socket, and mitered joints.


Grind and prep weld seams for tacking, grinding, and final inspection post weld.


Set up and set arc welder for root passes, welding hangers, and repairs


Set up, set, and operate MIG welders for watertight and skip weld patterns


Layout skip weld patterns


Perform Air Arc operations to back gouge welds and remove bad welds


Sub-arc large hull and deck plates


Clean, lubricate, maintain, and adjust equipment to maintain efficient operation, using air hoses, cleaning fluids, and hand tools


Prepare metal surfaces, using hand-operated equipment, such as grinders, cutters, or drills.


Set up ventilation and lighting in confined spaces using best shipyard practices


Performs welds on many alloys including but not limited to aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, and copper nickel.


Complete hundreds of inches of weld during an eight-hour day, with a desired outcome of a quality joint on every weld.


Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.


Always embrace ESR safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping


Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervision


Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles


Responsible for safe work practices and housekeeping procedures.


Express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.


Perform other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting work environment


QualificationsWhat You Bring to Our Team



3+ Years experience as a Welder


Ability to read, interpret specifications, and work from drawings and blueprints


Ability to understand and apply basic math skills


Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.


Experience working around Heavy Machinery


Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.


Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology


High School Education or equivalent or vocational education





2-G, 3-G, 4-G ABS Steel Required Aluminum a plus or Coast Guard Certifications, or ability to obtain certifications within 90 days of employment


Able to understand and perform basic mathematics


Knowledge of basic hand and power tools


Formal external or internal training in physics, chemistry, weld equipment care and operating, blueprint reading, metallurgy, SMAW/TIG welding, and advanced welding principles of FCAW/GMAW welding processes.


Certified or certifiable in USCG or ABS welding.


Ability to work overtime as necessary


Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. must be able to work at heights of 60 ft. Must be able to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.


Good verbal communication skills



What Additional Things Would Distinguish You



Experience and Proficiency working with multiple alloys / materials (for example, Steel and Aluminum)


6-G ABS or USCG Certifications in Stainless Steel (ARC, MIG, & TIG), Aluminum (TIG), and Copper Nickel (TIG).


Marine Structural Welding Experience


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