Welder - Submarine Building - Sturgeon Bay - Fincantieri Marine Group

Description

Job Description

As a Welder at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, you will support shipbuilding operations by performing high-quality welding with a focus on safety and efficiency at our 63-acre facility in Sturgeon Bay, WI.

Key Responsibilities

• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment, tools, and torches.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Inspect and measure work for accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure safe work practices.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, and position up to 50 lbs.
• Work in tight spaces, climb ladders/stairs, and operate tools overhead.
• Perform physically demanding tasks in shipyard environments.

Core Competencies

• Action Oriented -- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Drives Results -- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Optimizes Work Processes (Quality & Continuous Improvement) -- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in confined and enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of construction materials/methods and basic blueprint reading.
• Ability to pass ABS test in FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding).
• Comfortable working independently in challenging environments.

Education/Experience

• Welding certification or technical training.
• 3+ years welding experience, preferably flux core.
• Shipyard or military fabrication experience a plus.

Company Overview:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS), located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, has been a leader in ship construction, repair, and conversions since 1918. Our portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges, offshore supply vessels, and Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We are committed to safety, quality, value, and dependability, delivering innovative maritime solutions. Our mission is to build, repair, and sustain vessels that supply, service, and defend our nation and the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.