Welder (Trainee)

Welder (Trainee) Bay Ship & Yacht Co. - 3.4 Alameda, CA Job Details Full-time $18 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Training program Welding Full Job Description Join our Team and receive Great Pay and Benefits while performing interesting and exciting work! Bay Ship & Yacht Co., the leading shipyard on SF Bay, is searching for entry-level trainees for the welding and shipfitting department. The trainee is paid a good wage while moving through an accelerated training program with the potential to be a certified welder in 3 months, depending on aptitude.

Program summary:

No experience required , only ambition and the ability to work productively. The trainee receives a starting wage of $18 per hour and enters a one-month assessment period, followed by: A six-week basic training course in welding and shipfitting tools and processes, followed by: Two weeks in the welding school resulting in certification in steel plate welding. After the 90 day basic training period outlined above, the trainee will then practice and hone the new skills working on ships in the yard. Once sufficiently competent in the basic skills, the trainee will return to the school for further welding certifications and advanced shipfitter training. Successful candidates can expect wages to increase in the first year if they meet the expected criteria, with future potential as a journeyman earning $40+ per hour, long term job security, 401k + benefits, and a great career in the marine industry. This job posting is for local SF Bay Area applicants, no relocation is being offered for this position. Bay Ship and Yacht offers an excellent benefits package that includes: A 401(k) plan with profit sharing component, paid time off and paid holidays, and health, dental, and life insurance. If you are looking to advance your career on the waterfront of San Francisco Bay, we'd like to hear from you! Pre-Employment Medical Evaluation, Physical Abilities Testing, & Drug Testing Bay Ship & Yacht Co. is a U.S. Federal Contractor and is required to operate in compliance with current government standards and regulations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation at the company's designated testing facility. The medical evaluation will include a physical exam, physical abilities test and drug test for the presence of illegal substances including marijuana as it applies to the U.S. Federal Contractors, as well as a background/criminal check. If you believe that you will not pass the medical evaluation & required drug testing, you should withdraw your application now.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Hourly pay Overtime pay

Work Location:

In person