Shipyard Welder - Salisbury, United States - Chesapeake Shipbuilding

Description

Job Type Full-timeDescription


REPORTS TO:
Shipyard Superintendent/ On-Site Foreman/ Supervisor


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safely and efficiently perform welding labor, to complete construction associated with building cruise ships and tug boats. Aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.
HOURSMonday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Overtime and weekend required based on business needs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS &


TASKS:
Welding1⁄4" to 1" steel using FCAW and SMAW processes in 3G, 4G, and 6G positions.

TIG welding of stainless steel and aluminumPlasma cutting and oxy-propane cuttingPerforming weld tests including soap and air, hydrostatic pressure testing tanks, and dye penetrantAssemble 40' x 10' steel plates, angles, and flange platesComplete layouts using drawings and/or templatesTack welding with stick and semi-automatic welding equipment (preferred)Practice proper safety always proceduresFollow instructions from foreman/supervisors on site and keep job site clean.

REQUIRED:

Experience welding 1⁄4" to 1" steel using FCAW and SMAW processes in 3G, 4G, and 6G positionsKnowledge and skills in TIG welding, Plasma cutting and oxy-propane cuttingKnowledge of weld tests including soap and air, hydrostatic pressure testing tanks, and dye penetrant.

Ability to complete layouts using drawings and/or templatesKnowledge of proper safety practicesKnowledge of shop and field fabrication, assembly sequencing, and fittingAbility to read and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templatesFamiliar with industry codes and regulationsKnowledge of safe use of tools and equipmentRequirementsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly required to walk; frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or crawl at various heights and in confined spaces; occasionally required to sit; required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to feel, grip, or handle; regularly required to safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; required use of vision to see up close, distance, and peripherally, as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus in low light conditions.

May be required to wear a respirator to safely perform assigned tasks.


HAZARDS:
Weather, fumes, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.