Aluminum Welder - Associate 4 - Swing Shift

Essential Functions And Major Responsibilities

• Successfully performs work individually, as a member of a single craft crew, or a multi-craft work crew.
• Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures.
• Works from ship specifications, work orders and applicable working drawings and blueprints, i.e., form, shape, fit, and weld on vessels.
• Performs burning and effectively uses scarfing tip for clean-up, bevel parts, etc.
• Performs Arc welding - SMAW, FCAW, GMAW is a plus.
• Performs carbon arc gouging for weld preparation and cleanup.
• Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools.
• Carefully coordinates the performance and completion of job specifications.
• Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communicates effectively, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply, including fractions.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Thorough knowledge of marine fitting including compound shapes.
• Ability to do square footage and weight calculations if required.
• SMAW, FCAW, GTAW experience is helpful.

Education And/Or Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience with GMAW
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 2-6 years relevant work experience.
• Proven skills, work history and/or applicable education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Associate 2 Proficient in both Fire Watch and Associate 1 job duties.
• Assists with and/or performs basic bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor.
• May perform Associate 1 or Fire Watch duties.
• Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.
• Associate 3 Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2 job duties and proficient in FCAW.
• Trains and assists with rigging under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor.
• Assists with and/or performs mechanical bolting under the direction of a Journey Level employee or Supervisor.
• May perform Fire Watch, Associate 1 or Associate 2 duties.
• Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills to progress to the next level.
• Associate 4 Proficient in Fire Watch, Associate 1, Associate 2, Associate 3 job duties, and proficient in FCAW.
• Requires general supervision during performance of primary skill but is able to perform job duties of A-1 through A-3 with limited supervision.
• (work history and demonstrated proficiency in single skill or trade).
• Must acquire three (3) additional Ship Repair Skills and 1- certification to progress to the next level.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching, handling/grasping, fingering/feeling, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying.
• Interaction/communication with others: Frequently interacts with others to ensure ongoing safety of operation.
• May work with several individuals in a confined space.
• Works alone/independently: Frequently works in the presence of other individuals performing duties.
• Directs/supervises others: Not Required.
• Repetitive work: Work is similar on a day-to-day basis.
• Attention to detail: Must perform all tasks in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
• Flexibility: May move from one job to another, unexpectedly.
• Other mental/psychological demands: Works in a noisy environment and works at heights.
• Work Environment: Works indoors: Frequently works indoors exposed to temperature variances, vibrations, humidity, chemicals, dust and noise.
• Works outdoors: Frequently works on shipboard exposed to typical outdoor weather.
• Safety equipment required: Wears welding helmet, long pants, long sleeved shirt, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, hard hat, and leather shoes.
• Other Exposures: Smoke, acids, degreasing cleaners, fumes, free silica, asbestos, dust, weld flash, paints, solvents, oil and grease.
• Operation of equipment/tools/vehicles: Uses grinders, hand/power tools, air torches, welding machines, comealong, chainfall, hammer, wedges, wire feeders, compressed gas tanks, plate shears, automatic multihead burning machine, hydraulic press and punch, large and small plate rolls, carbon saw, large surface slab for securing fabrication, overhead and jib cranes and rigging, drill presses and a complete range of handtools.
• Required hygiene standards: Per company standards.