Aluminum Fabricator & Welder

Description

 WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive Pay – $21 - $30 depending on experience, and weld test
• Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month proceeding start date
• $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term disability at no cost for full-time employees
• $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
• Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
• 401(K) + company match after 1 year
• Six paid company holidays
• Paid sick and vacation New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
• Health Savings Account
• An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
• Overtime available after 40 hours

ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Reading and Interpreting blueprints, fabricating metal components or structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS: 

• Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints.
• Constructing base templates if necessary.
• Measuring and marking out cutting.
• Operating metalwork machinery. i.e. rollers, drill presses, plasma cutters, press brakes, and welding machines.
• Mig weld 5083, 6061 T6, and 5086 grades of aluminum plate.
• Tig weld stainless steel parts. 
• Double-check design specifications before commencing with cutting work.
• Fabricating and constructing metal components.
• Grinding and finishing completed products.
• Conforming with state and company safety regulations.
• Inspect your work for accuracy and quality. 
• All other duties as assigned based on operational needs.

Requirements

 KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience welding/fabricating aluminum
• Must be able to set up welding machines and equipment (MIG,TIG, and SMAW)
• Experience with shop and field fabrication, assembly sequencing, and fitting
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templates
• Familiar with industry codes and regulations
• Safe use of all tools and equipment.
• Work independently and with teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work over bodies of water.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

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

SHIFT:

• Monday – Friday
• Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm

Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs