Welder II (Aluminum)

Responsibilities

• Performs various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems.
• Reports directly to the Production Manager. Once assigned, reports directly to the project Foreman in the performance of his/her responsibilities.
• Strictly adheres to corporate, federal, state and local safety regulations prior to setting up or operating any machinery.
• Ensures that all Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded.
• Reads and understands Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group 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.
• Ensures that all requirements of the Epsilon Systems Mission Readiness Group 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 basic 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.
• Selects proper materials and requirements to perform welding functions.
• Performs work outside of trade if necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience working under a skilled welder.
• Has knowledge of the trade qualifications and performs as an Welder II.
• 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.
• Ability to properly select welding filler material, joint design and proper heat ranges as directed by Technical Work Documents.
• Ability to use grinding and cutting tools.
• Communicates 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.
• Ability to read and understand basic terminology, blueprints, drawings and schematics to plan installation, modification or repair prior to commencing the process.
• Ability to perform the following hot work operations: Plasma Arc Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxygen/Acetylene Cutting, SMAW.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to US Navy ships and government/private facilities.
• Must be able to travel.