Welder

Mainstay Maritime • Full-time • Ashtabula, Ohio, United States • $60,000 - $75,000 / year • 4m ago

Conneaut Creek Ship Repair, a subsidiary of Mainstay Maritime, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Welder with inspection experience to assess all quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities at our shipyard. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all ship repair and maintenance processes meet internal quality standards and comply with industry regulations and customer specifications. This role requires close collaboration with production, engineering, safety, and regulatory teams to maintain the highest standards of workmanship and compliance

Responsibilities and Duties (but not limited to):

· Develop, implement, and maintain shipyard’s Quality Management System in accordance with ABS, USCG and other applicable standards

· Conduct regular inspections, audits, and tests on materials, welding, structural components, piping, coatings, and other vessel systems

· Review and approve quality documentation

· Interface with clients, class, and customer representatives to coordinate inspections and resolve quality concerns

· Investigate and document non-conformities, root causes, and corrective/preventative actions

· Provide training and support to production teams to promote a quality-focused culture

· Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other HSE standards as related to quality processes

· Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends and recommending process improvements

· Compile/Maintain library of training certificates, welders’ qualification, and other qualifications

· Execute inspections according to QA/QC plan in accordance with required inspection procedures. Work with Project Manager on documentation and other requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management perferred, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control within a shipbuilding, repair, or heavy industrial environment
Strong understanding of NDT methods (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT)

Mainstay Maritime provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Applicants who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to notify us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

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