Winter Fleet Structural Welders

Paducah, Kentucky

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.
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Join the Welding Revolution at PDS Tech. Are you ready to weld your way into an exciting career opportunity making great money and changing lives? Look no further.

At PDS Tech, we're not just offering employment opportunities; we're building futures. As a leading force in the industry, we're on the lookout for talented welders to join our Winter Fleet team in Sturgeon Bay, WI. With a focus on innovation, safety, and growth, we provide the perfect environment for you to thrive and shine. As a Shipfitter you play a vital role in shaping our client's future.

  • Shift = All Shifts Available.

  • Pay = $17-19/hour (plus $520/wk in per diem - 2 forms of validation required)

  • Duration = 3 months+

As a Welder, your expertise in Flux Core Arc Welding will be put to the test as you perform qualified welds with precision and efficiency on large fleet maritime vessels. Previous shipyard/welding experience is a plus as all candidates will need to successfully complete required welding tests to meet our stringent quality standards.



What You'll Do:

  • Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions

  • 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.

  • Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.

  • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.

  • Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.

  • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using flux-cored arc.

  • Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.



What Do We Want to Know About You?

We're looking for candidates who possess:

  • High school degree or equivalent.

  • 3-5+ years of experience in a custom build shop preferred.

  • Ability to read and understand blueprints along with 3D prints/schematic

  • Physically able to lift 50 pounds - inclusive of walking/climbing stairs

  • Comfortable working in smaller/enclosed spaces within the ship

Are you ready to build a new career with PDS? If you're ready to join our team of welding superheroes, we want to hear from you. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of something big.



Why Choose PDS Tech Commercial?

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

Don't delay apply today and let's set sail building a brighter future together.


This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.



Pay Details: $30.00 to $32.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Date Posted: 28 November 2024
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