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Structural Welder Trainee (Bootcamp)
CompanyBOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING LLC
LocationNot specified
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 20, 2026
About The Company
Bollinger Shipyards is the leading provider of quality new construction, repair and conversion products and services to both the military and commercial marine industry. Family owned and operated since 1946, Bollinger Shipyards specializes in a wide variety of offshore and inland vessels, along with steel fabrication services.
Bollinger currently operates thirteen shipyards, all of which are ISO 9001:2008 registered and strategically located throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida with direct access to the Gulf of America and the Mississippi River. With dry docks ranging in capacity up to 10,500 tons, Bollinger Shipyards provides a wide variety of dry-docks and services for both shallow and deepwater vessels and rigs.
Bollinger is your FIRST TO CALL.
About the Role
Structural Welder Trainee – Bollinger Bootcamp
Department: Workforce Development / Bootcamp
Reports To: Workforce Development Manager / Director of Talent Management
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Structural Welder Trainee participates in a structured workforce development training program designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment as Structural Welder. Structural Welder Trainees receive classroom instruction and hands-on training in welding fundamentals, shipyard safety, blueprint reading, measuring and layout, material preparation, fit-up, tack welding, grinding, and basic welding techniques used in structural fabrication and ship construction.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend all scheduled classroom instruction, laboratory, and hands-on training sessions.
- Follow all OSHA, company and shipyard safety policies and procedures.
- Learn basic welding theory, terminology and structural fabrication concepts.
- Identify and safely use hand tools, power tools measuring devices, and welding equipment.
- Learn how to identify and correct basic weld defects.
- Read and interpret basic blueprints, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, and work instructions.
- Learn proper material preparation, layout, fit-up, and tack welding techniques.
- Perform gouging, grinding, cleaning and preparing metal surfaces for welding.
- Practice basic welding processes under supervision, such as SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, or other assigned methods.
- Keep work areas clean, organized and compliant with safety standards.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Accept coaching and constructive feedback from instructors and supervision.
- Demonstrate professionalism, dependability and a positive attitude.
- Successfully complete written examinations, practical assessments, and required certifications.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to read, write and understand basic English.
- Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, measurements, and basic geometry.
- Structural Welding Career Technical Education, Community College, Trade School, Military Welding Program, or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, work ethic and reliability.
- Ability to learn and apply basic welding techniques.
- Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
- Effective communication skills, including ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Mechanical and technical aptitude is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods, climb ladders/scaffolding, lift up to 50 pounds,
- Ability to bend, kneel, climb, crawl and work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
- Manual dexterity to handle tools, materials, and welding equipment
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing.
- Ability to tolerate heat, noise, sparks, fumes and other industrial conditions associated with welding work.
Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Key Skills
SMAWGMAWFCAWBlueprint ReadingTack WeldingMaterial PreparationGrindingGougingMeasuring And LayoutShipyard SafetyWeld Symbol InterpretationHand ToolsPower ToolsBasic GeometryProblem SolvingTechnical Aptitude
Categories
TradesManufacturingConstructionEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Participate in a structured bootcamp to learn welding fundamentals, shipyard safety, and structural fabrication. Perform hands-on tasks including material preparation, fit-up, and various welding processes under supervision.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1056
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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