Structural Worker Welder/Shipfitter

You will perform journeyman welding tasks in the 3G, 4G and fillet position to include but not limited to common welding practices using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Identifying different types of metal and alloys and also determining thickness and popper grade. Developing templates, layout and fabricates complex and simple sub assemblies to include but not limited to shell plates, frames, water tight and non-watertight bulkheads, deck beams, superstructures, foundations, ladders, pipe rails, rudders, cradles and many other items. Using plasma arc and oxy-acetylene torch for burning, flushing and heating material. Using lifting eyes, chain fails, overhead cranes, slings, chains and other lifting gear to move material or regulate it on the job. Erecting hull com