Gunderson Marine Pays Welding Students
Gunderson Marine in Portland, Oregon, announced the opening of its training center for welders and metal fabricators. Courtesy Gunderson Marine.
As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. Gunderson Marine of Portland, Oregon, recently side-launched Makani Loa, a 438‘ x 105‘ (133.5m x 32m) container barge for Lynden/Alaska Marine Lines from its 58-acre (32.5-hectare) manufacturing site in the industrial area north of downtown Portland, on the western shore of the Willamette River.
It also announced the opening of a training center in spring of 2024 to address the demand for skilled tradespeople and to train students in metal fitting, fabrication, safety practices, and welding processes, including flux-cored arc, submerged arc, and shield metal arc. Trainees are offered $19.95/hr during an eight-week course. Qualified graduates can work full time at Gunderson, starting as welders or pipefitters and later becoming supervisors or managers. To learn more about the program and employment benefits, visit www.giwx.net/training-center. Go to this link to read the full article published by the Professional BoatBuilder https://www.proboat.com/2024/06/gunderson-marine-pays-welding-students/