1st Class Pipe Welder

Description

The 1st Class Pipe Welder will play a crucial role in the construction of ships and other marine vessels. This position will work to directly contribute to the integrity, safety, and functionality of marine vessels. The schedule for this role has 6 hours of built in overtime. Additional overtime is typically available for those interested. Full Time Position:
Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM and Friday 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Successful candidates will pass a 6g unrestricted pipe welding test. The test will consist of stick welding on carbon steel pipe. Full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and additional voluntary benefits.

• Welding Functions:
  Perform various welding tasks, including Stick Welding, Socket Welding, Butt Welding, with a focus on producing consistent, high-quality welds.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with other team members, including welders, pipe fitters, and supervisors, to coordinate tasks and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Safety Compliance:
  Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

• Proven experience as a Pipe Welder in shipbuilding or maritime construction (3 years of prior experience preferred).
• Must be able to pass and certify on 6g.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform various welding functions with precision.
• Capable of handling a physical workload and working in various positions.
• Ability to consistently produce welds that meet quality and production standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional technical training or certification in welding, fabrication, or shipbuilding preferred.

• Ability to lift and push heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to conduct production in confined spaces.
• Physical agility and dexterity to perform tasks such as bending, squatting, stooping, crawling and kneeling.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions and environments, including both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to conduct production from heights greater than five feet while working from manlifts and wearing the proper PPE such as fall arrest systems.
• Ability to climb ladders and transverse stairs when needed.
• Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.

• The employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The employee could be exposed to environments that have high noise levels.

• Must comply with company, state, federal, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing job tasks as assigned by leadership.