Pipe Fitters & Welders

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive Pay
• Health insurance + dental and vision!
• Life insurance + Short term disability and a health saving plan
• $1,000 Signing Bonus
• Referral program that pays
• 401(K) + company match
• Paid company holidays
• Paid personal, sick and vacation
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

ABOUT THE JOB

This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

HOURS

Monday – Friday 6:00am – 3:30pm

Overtime and weekend required based on business needs

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 tugboats. Aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

• Welding¼" to 1" steel using FCAW and SMAW processes in 3G, 4G, and 6G positions.
• Tig welding of stainless steel and aluminum
• Plasma cutting and oxy-propane cutting
• Performing weld tests including soap and air, hydrostatic pressure testing tanks, and dye penetrant
• Assemble 40' x 10' steel plates, angles, and flange plates
• Complete layouts using drawings and/or templates
• Tack welding with stick and semi-automatic welding equipment (preferred)
• Practice proper safety always procedures
• Follow instructions from foreman/supervisors on site and keep job site clean.

REQUIRED:

• Experience welding ¼" to 1" steel using FCAW and SMAW processes in 3G, 4G, and 6G positions
• Knowledge and skills in Tig welding, Plasma cutting and oxy-propane cutting
• Knowledge of weld tests including soap and air, hydrostatic pressure testing tanks, and dye penetrant.
• Ability to complete layouts using drawings and/or templates
• Knowledge of proper safety practices
• Knowledge of shop and field fabrication, assembly sequencing, and fitting
• Ability to read and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templates
• Familiar with industry codes and regulations
• Knowledge of safe use of tools and equipment

PHYSICAL 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.