Welder - Shipyard

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

The Welder Welds fabricated steel components to assemble structural forms in the assembly and production of Navy ship repair and other marine and commercial equipment. Welders must possess trade specific tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES

Operates fabrication shop and machine shop machinery and equipment.

Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements

Setup welding equipment

Fit and Tack parts together in preparation for welding

Remove excess slag

Perform precise fitting work on components

Welding

Running lines and leads

Blueprint & Weld symbols proficiency

Train Welder on advanced welding processes

Must adhere to promote ALL company safety policies. Wear all required PPE when in Production areas and promote a clean and safe work environment.

Ensure that employees assigned with Firewatch duties are in place and ready prior to beginning hot work

Fill out Job JSA forms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Welder must be able to meet and successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following physical demands are representative of the position.

The position is active and requires extensive standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, climbing, and crouching. Along with such movements, employee is required to lift parts / machinery of up to 75 pounds. Additional demands are listed below :

Able to climb ladders and work off scaffolding

Able to lift, carry, and or push up to 50 – 75 lbs. throughout the shift (including overtime)

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Must be certified in Welding

Ability to weld in all positions

Blueprint proficiency

Ability to troubleshoot major welding equipment problems

Must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions regarding safety and company procedures and policies