Aluminum Tig Welder And Marine Fabricator

This is a job for pure dime-stacking aluminum TIG welders only. Please do not apply if you cannot match or beat the photos you see on our Instagram @halkmarine and our website.

Primary Job Duties

• Perform fit-up and complete welding of aluminum boat fuel tanks, custom marine pipework (rod-holders, T-tops, casting platforms), boat hatches, and other products we manufacture and sell.
• Manage project completion dates and priority through our manufacturing and shipping software.
• Communicate with other team members involved in fabrication projects.
• Custom boat modifications and aluminum boatbuilding.

Secondary Job Duties

• Small part fabrication and secondary part operations.
• Assist with other work areas (CNC machine loading/unloading, CNC press brake operations, sanding and finishing, shipping and material handling).
• Work area cleanup and routine maintenance on shop equipment.
• Preparation of completed products for shipping.

Skills & Experience Required:

• REQUIRED: Highly skilled in aluminum TIG welding with the ability to make structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing welds in all positions.
• REQUIRED: Strong understanding of aluminum metallurgy, filler metal selection, weld preparation and joint designs, advanced TIG machine settings, and welding quality control.
• REQUIRED: Must be able to read and understand construction drawings, perform basic fabrication math and trigonometry, decimal to fraction conversions, imperial to metric unit conversions, etc.
• REQUIRED: Experience with manual fabrication tools such as bandsaws, miter saws, die grinders, sanders, drills, etc. on aluminum material.
• PREFERRED: Experience with welding anodized aluminum pipe is preferred.
• PREFERRED: Advanced aluminum fabrication skills with experience in pipe bending/rolling, fitting and layout of welded assemblies to prevent distortion, and proper pre-weld cleaning and preparation.

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly range for this position is $30-$40 per hour, depending on skill and production performance value.
• 6% 401k matching with immediate vesting.
• 2 weeks per year PTO, plus 2 days for year of tenure.
• 10 paid holiday days.
• $6k/year for health insurance or healthcare premiums via HRA reimbursement.

How to apply:

• All applications must include a resume with references.
• The resume must include a portfolio photos of your most recent aluminum TIG welds. If you cannot figure out how to add photos to your resume, you can email them to us or send a link to their location.
• Applicants must answer the pre-screening questions.

Interviews for this position will be conducted in December and a hiring decision will be made in January 2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Warehouse

Application Question(s):

• What settings can you control on a modern TIG welding machine and how are they useful for aluminum welding?
• Which filler metal would you select for an aluminum marine fuel tank built from 5052 aluminum and why?
• A product we build is made from 6061 plate and 6063 pipe and will be anodized after welding. What filler metal would you choose?
• How does AC frequency affect aluminum welding and give examples of why you would adjust it?
• Explain your process of preparing aluminum parts for welding?
• How do you prepare your tungsten for different aluminum welding joints and thicknesses?
• What techniques do you use to control heat distortion in an aluminum welded assembly?
• If you have experience welding anodized aluminum pipe, please describe your technique and tips/tricks you like to use. If you do not have experience with anodized aluminum, please research it and ask 2 questions about it in this reply.
• What is your experience with marine aluminum products or boating/fishing in general?

Work Location: In person