Aluminum Welder Specialist (EAP)

Responsibilities

• Performs various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems.
• Selects proper materials and requirements to perform welding functions.
• Fabricates and installs fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments.
• Reports to the Production Manager. Once assigned to a project, reports directly to the project Foreman in the performance of his/her responsibilities. In the absence of the Foreman, he/she will take responsibility for the job.
• Strictly adheres to corporate, federal, state and local safety regulations prior to setting up or operating any machinery.
• Ensures that all Epsilon Systems Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded.
• Reads and understands Epsilon Systems PPE Policy.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of the machine shop equipment prior to commencing the operation.
• Lays out material prior to performing machining operations to prevent possible errors.
• Machines parts to close tolerances ensuring finish requirements of the drawings are achieved.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices; turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
• Returns tools/equipment to proper location and reports any lost, missing, stolen or damaged items to the Tool Room Attendant in accordance with Epsilon Systems Instructions.
• Qualifies as a Welder in accordance with Epsilon Systems Instructions.
• Ensures that all requirements of the Epsilon Systems Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and/or other guidance given by management.
• Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; QA packages steps, RECs, CWPs, FWPs, TGIs etc.) required completing the production operations.
• Notifies Foreman of any unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e.; repair, modification, etc.).
• Reads and understands advanced welding terminology, blueprints, drawings and schematics to plan installation, modification or repair prior to commencing the process.
• Selects welding filler materials, joint design, proper heat ranges and most effective or required welding process/procedure to ensure quality welding operations IAW TWD.
• Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Level I material controls in accordance with Epsilon Systems Instructions.
• Expertly performs all tasks required as a Welder.
• Provides mentoring to junior craftsman.
• Produces quality welds, including pipe, in difficult or adverse conditions and is proficient in multiple welding procedures/procedures.
• Performs work outside of trade if necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with welding operations in a repair department or shipyard or fabrication shop.
• 8 years’ experience as a welder.
• Qualifies as a Welder/Workmanship Inspector in accordance with Epsilon Systems Instructions and welding procedures.
• Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, adjustment, and operation of various welding equipment and hand tools used in the trade.
• Must be qualified in more than 15 welding/brazing processes to include flux core welding.
• Must be qualified in Automated welding processes to include exotic metals such as Inconnel, Titanium, Duplex Stainless, Ferrilium.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to US Navy ships and government facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

Preferences

• Current DoD Secret Security Clearance
• ADA Notations: Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery.