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Gulf Copper LLC

Production Manager

Galveston, TX · On-site

Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper Mission Statement and Quality Management System. * Plan, direct ... Participate in joint change-order impact assessments with Production Planning, Production ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in gulf copper in the United States is $36.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Live In Gulf Copper vs Marine Maintenance Technician?

AspectLive In Gulf CopperMarine Maintenance Technician
CertificationsOSHA, safety training, relevant technical certificationsOSHA, safety training, technical certifications
Work EnvironmentShipyards, industrial facilities, offshore platformsMaritime vessels, shipyards, offshore platforms
Employer & IndustryGulf Copper shipyard, maritime industryMaritime companies, ship repair, offshore services

Both roles require safety certifications and technical skills, working primarily in maritime or industrial environments. The main difference is that Live In Gulf Copper typically involves residing on-site at the Gulf Copper shipyard, focusing on ship repair and maintenance, while Marine Maintenance Technicians may work on various vessels or offshore platforms without necessarily living on-site. Understanding these distinctions helps candidates choose the role that best fits their skills and lifestyle preferences.

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FCAW Plate Welder - 1st Class NIGHTS

Gulf Copper & Mfg. Corp. and Sabine Surveyors Ltd.

Galveston, TX • On-site

$20.25 - $26.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Plate Welder 1st Class (PLW1) - Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW on plate/structural with ABS Q2+4G or ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G).
Company Overview:
Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston, Texas, with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Copper's primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels, ship construction, and fabrication for transportation, government, and oil and gas markets.
Benefits:
  • 401 (k)
  • Group Health & Dental Plan
  • Short-& Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Holiday & Vacation Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
  1. A welder must understand welding procedures and parameters.
  2. Can comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical. Manuals, gouge, and work process instruction.
  3. Welds steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment.
  4. Have the skills to use various types of welding equipment for different types of metal.
  5. Welds components in a flat, vertical, or overhead position.
  6. Performs related tasks such as cutting and grinding.
  7. Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases the size of metal parts.
  8. Welds metal parts together using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or tig welding process and procedures.
  9. Highly skilled welders often are trained to work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel.
  10. Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications.

Required Education & Experience:
  1. High School Diploma, some college or technical school certification, six months to one year(s) experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  2. Must pass an ABS, or ASME weld test.

Working Conditions:
  1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.
  2. Must be able to stand and operate equipment for up to four continuous hours.
  3. You must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE.
  4. Some climbing (100 feet or higher) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.
  5. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
  6. Work on inland and offshore barges or in industrial settings.
  7. Enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18", and other internally confined spaces.
  8. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.

Necessary Equipment Operation:
  1. Blow torches- Motorized cutting torches; Pattern cutting torches; Welding torches.
  2. Gas welding, brazing, or cutting apparatus- Brazing equipment; Heliarc welding equipment; Oxyacetylene equipment; Portable gas operated arc welders.
  3. Manlift or personnel lift- hydraulic truck lifts; Swing stages
  4. Welding masks- Hand shields; Welding shields.

Special Skills:
  1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
  2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
  3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  4. High performance and a strong team player.
  5. Commitment to company values and safety program.

Welder Position Basic Requirements:
Qualifications of class - Class will be based upon judgment by quality control and/or production management in terms of the quality and productivity of the welds.
  • Plate Welder 2nd Class (PLW2) - Welder capable of welding SMAW or FCAW on plate/structural with ABS Q2+4G or ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G).
  • Plate Welder 1st Class (PLW1) - Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW on plate/structural with ABS Q2+4G or ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G).
  • Pipe Welder 2nd Class (PPW2) - Welder capable of welding SMAW or FCAW on plate/structural &SMAW or FCAW on pipe with ABS Q3 or AWS 6g pipe test.
  • Pipe Welder 1st Class (PPW1) - Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW and or GTAW on pipe. Must Pass ABS Q3 or ASME 6G or AWS 6G pipe test.
  • Combination Welder 1st Class- Pipe/Plate/Structural (PPLW)- Welder capable of process / structural pipe and plate welding using GTAW+FCAW and or GTAW+SMAW.
  • Combination Welder 2nd Class- Pipe/Plate/Structural (PPLW)- Welder capable of process / structural pipe and plate welding using GTAW+FCAW and or GTAW+SMAW.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel.
*Descriptions followed by an asterisk indicate daily or more frequent responsibilities.

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