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, they push safety throughout the shop. Ensures all employees are compliant with all safety rules, procedures, and regulations. Qualified to weld per VLS welding procedures. Sets 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. Supervises and assists in directing employees and workflow. Completes tasks within specified time frames. 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. Examines 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 pertains to repairs for barges.

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 comply with USCG regulations
• Supervise and assist in directing employees and workflow
• Complete tasks within specified time frames
• Assist supervisor and/or leadmen in training and direction of assigned subordinates
• 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

Qualifications

• Qualified welder per VLS welding procedures
• Able to set welding machine for proper use and weld in all positions
• Fit and fabricate 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 comply with USCG regulations
• Supervise and assist in directing employees and workflow
• Complete tasks within specified time frames
• Assist supervisor and/or leadmen in training and direction of assigned subordinates
• 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

Benefits

At VLS, our employees are the core of our business. We value their physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first-class, high-value benefits and resources that support a proper work-life balance. These include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Various high-quality, low-premium plans, including a concierge service and HSA contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA)
• 11 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off and voluntary time off plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential counseling services available 24/7
• Telemedicine - Free virtual visits by licensed practitioners, including holidays
• 401(k) - Generous matching program after 90 days of employment
• Life and Disability Insurance - Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans - Additional coverage options for employees and dependents
• Rewards and Recognition Programs - Celebrating milestones and achievements through various programs
• Financial Planning - Free one-on-one financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach
• Employee Discount - Savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers