Welder

Overview

Responsibilities

• Must be able to prepare materials for fabrication: layout, saw, punch, cope, drill, etc., then assemble metal components by cutting, burning (oxy-acetylene and plasma) and welding various metals by utilizing FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
• Ability to sand, clean, grind and polish components.
• Ability to build jigs and the tooling necessary to complete the assigned task.
• Ability to cut, bend, assemble and fit together metal parts - welding steel, aluminum and stainless steel materials to specifications and tolerance.
• Ability to operate grinder, drill, sander, glass bead machine, TIG, MIG, and electrode welding machines, burn and heat torches, hand and band saws.
• Ability and experience working with ceramic backing tape.
• Can construct base template, measure and mark-out cutting and bending lines.
• Can set up metalwork machinery including cold saw, drill press, band saw brakes, tape measure, calipers, etc.
• Routinely checks design specifications before commencing with cutting work.
• Routinely performs quality and standard checks upon completion of work.
• Must have full complement of hand tools including slag hammer, punch, rule, square, assorted wrenches, gloves, and welding hood.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Commonly meets schedule and budget for projects, inclusive of working overtime when necessary.
• Understands yacht and ship terminology, local and industry, e.g., port/starboard, bow/stern, etc. and can easily convey information in a common vernacular understood by other industry professionals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Marine Welder.
• Must be able to weld, repair, and fabricate structures and metal components used in offshore installations and marine vessels.
• Marine welders require utmost adherence to safety regulations and industry standards. They produce high-quality welds and ensure the structural integrity of marine equipment.
• Must be US citizen and be able to pass a background check in order to obtain a DBIDs badge.