Welder I

Responsibilities

• Perform structural/pipe welding assignments.
• Notify foreman or supervisor of any safety and/or structural issues.
• Prepare surfaces for welding by grinding barge and boat repair and fabrication areas, cargo tanks, and internal compartments.
• Complete the necessary number of passes to produce full penetration welds on specialty components and areas, internal compartments, cargo tanks, external surface areas, and repair areas for barges and boats.
• Use vacuum pumps, air pumps, compressors, blowers, meters, hoses, and other tools to operate welding and grinding equipment and complete welding and maintenance tasks.
• Weld steel plate/pipe to make the required repairs, fabrication and/or modifications using welding equipment as directed by a foreman or supervisor.
• Safely and efficiently use various hand, power and cutting tools.
• Consult with foreman or supervisor regarding installation or repair problems, sequence of operations, and time required to complete repair and/or installation.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torches.
• May tack weld clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Able to safely use essential equipment as welding machines, grinders, hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in safety equipment usage and able to qualify use of safety equipment.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values and safety program.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• The ability to effectively speak clearly so others can understand; Bilingual preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a shipyard environment.

Physical Activities & Requirements

• Ability to work in harsh environments such as heat, cold, rain, ice, etc. inside and outside.
• Able to work inside confined spaces, heights, and operate equipment safely.
• The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.