Welder

About the role

The Repair Field welder will perform duties in a safe manner, to include, but not limited to various barge repairs and welding as determined from inspections. Safety-minded and pushes safety throughout the shop. Ensures all employees are compliant with all safety rules, procedures, and regulations. Qualified welder per VLS welding procedures. Able to set welding machine for proper use and welds in all positions. Fits and fabricates materials for cars or special projects. Completes welding on critical jobs such as tank shell material, draft sill, and tank attachments. Qualified to weld barge inserts or cracks and all welds shall consistently pass USCG regulations. Shows ability to supervise and assist in directing employees and workflow. Continuously completes tasks in the specified amount of time. Assists supervisor and/or leadmen in training and direction of assigned subordinates. Instructs others in welding techniques and safety. Completes welding requirements on critical jobs such as center filler, center sill and draft sill. Examiners welding for bead size and other specifications. Cleans or degreases welding joint or workpiece. Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes. Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces. Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter. Understands and complies with all safety regulations. Has a basic understanding of the USCG regulations, customer requirements and VLS requirements as the pertain to repairs for Barges. Has the ability to travel to all Marine locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform various barge repairs and welding as determined from inspections
• Ensure all employees are compliant with safety rules, procedures, and regulations
• Set welding machine for proper use and weld in all positions
• Fits and fabricates materials for cars or special projects
• Complete welding on critical jobs such as tank shell material, draft sill, and tank attachments
• Qualified to weld barge inserts or cracks and ensure all welds pass USCG regulations
• Show ability to supervise and assist in directing employees and workflow
• Continuously complete tasks within specified timeframes
• Absorb and instruct others in welding techniques and safety
• Complete welding requirements on critical jobs such as center filler, center sill, and draft sill
• Examine welding for bead size and other specifications
• Clean or degrease welding joints or workpieces
• Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes
• Prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces
• Chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter
• Understand and comply with all safety regulations
• Have a basic understanding of USCG regulations, customer requirements, and VLS requirements pertaining to repairs for barges
• Travel to all Marine locations

Qualifications

• Qualified welder per VLS welding procedures
• Able to set welding machine for proper use and weld in all positions
• Has a basic understanding of the USCG regulations, customer requirements, and VLS requirements pertaining to repairs for barges
• Has the ability to travel to all Marine locations

Skills

• Welding
• Safety awareness
• Compliance with regulations
• Training and instruction
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting

Benefits

At VLS, our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first-class, high-value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA)
• Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine

Financial and Retirement Planning

• 401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans
• Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Free one-on-one financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach
• Employee Discount Program