1st Class Structural Welder (FCAW)
Bollinger Shipyards · Houma, LA · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Obtains the appropriate tools needed for a particular job and subsequently sets up their equipment.
- Binds together structural metal components that have been pre-assembled and tacked into place.
- Performs good, cosmetic sound welds.
- Examines his/her work and may chip off excess weld, slag, and splatter with the appropriate tools (e.g., grinder, chipping hammer, etc.).
- Leaves little or no rework when job is complete (e.g., cold rolls, pin holes, wraps, burn through, etc.).
- Troubleshoots his/her equipment.
- May gouge to remove a member, make a seam sound, remove weld reinforcement, etc.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 6 months of FCAW 3G/4G Structural welding experience is required.
Skills And Abilities
- Must successfully pass a hands-on welding test that includes:
- 3G position: Welded with downhill progression.
- 4G position: Welded entirely in the overhead position.