Shipyard Welder

Responsibilities

• Inspect, measure, adjust and test completed metal work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Read blueprints, work orders or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
• Assemble, align and clamp work pieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding machines/equipment that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies.
• Heat and grind metal parts and components using hand tools, torch, or other welding equipment.
• Fabricate and fit substrates as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with all safety procedures, rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Education Required – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience Preferred – Required – Intermediate to advanced level of understanding of mechanical maintenance, knowledge of machines and tools, including the designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• General knowledge of many types of tools.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Basic mathematical skills, i.e., add subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read and understand measurements.
• Ability to follow direction and to use logical thought process to interpret oral and written instructions and recommend alternative solutions to mechanical problems.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Employees located in Louisiana must have reliable transportation to get to and from work sites; work site location will depend on business needs and will typically be in the following parish(es): Ascension Parish, Jefferson Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. James Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel and squat occasionally.
• Ability to use manual dexterity (i.e., grasp, manipulate and assemble small objects).
• Arm/hand steadiness and multi-limb coordination.
• Ability to climb stairs and climb ladders to significant heights.
• Ability to work around water.
• Ability to grasp and reach frequently.
• Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels around grain and other bulk products.
• Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
• Uses near, far and peripheral vision and depth perception for task(s) being performed.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Environmental Conditions

• The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• An outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick).
• Wellness programs.
• Recognition programs.
• Community involvement opportunities.

About the Role

Cooper Consolidated is a balanced, asset-based provider of midstream stevedoring, barge, marine, and logistics services. With operations based along the lower Mississippi River between Southwest Pass and Baton Rouge, we provide cargo handling and movements throughout the U.S. inland waterway system. Our expert team ensures your important cargo is safely transported from origin to destination while making the experience as easy and worry-free as possible. At Cooper Consolidated, our goal is to be the leader in the cargo handling industry. The key to this rests squarely with our people, and the backbone of how our people operate is our unique culture. The CC Way - 28 principles of our high-performing culture - describes the values, behaviors, and practices that are the foundation of this culture. It's what makes us a leader in our industry.