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)
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
Welder • Chula Vista, CA, US