Welder III - Akutan Shoreplant, Seasonal

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. With deep roots in Alaska and operating across the globe, Trident is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, committed to nourishing the world while upholding the highest standards for safety, sustainability, and excellence.

At Trident Seafoods, we work together for something bigger than ourselves. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all.

Summary:

The Welder III works with arc welding equipment to fabricate or repair structures, machine parts, and plant/shipboard equipment. The employee will be trained and expected to be able to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and sketches; take directions verbally and understand and execute projects.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Sets up job site with welding equipment according to standards.
• Ensures and maintains productivity in workforce by assisting welders as needed.
• Maintains flow of materials needed on jobs.
• Proficient at utilizing measuring devices and cutting materials to specifications.
• Knowledgeable of proper rigging procedures.
• Proficient in the use of bandsaws, grinders, needle guns, and basic mechanical skills.
• Proficient at welding with SMAW, FCAW, MIG and/or TIG, and dual shield methods on carbon steel, aluminum, and/or stainless steel.
• Welds structural and non-structural steel and metal parts together using stick welding.
• Able to operate manual wire feed welders and mechanized welder to produce quality welds utilizing the appropriate welding wire, heat, arc, speed, depth, and bead size of weld for the weld requirement.
• Works with stainless steel, copper/nickel (CuNi), food grade fabrication, and vessel repair.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Displays ability to lead, manage, and supervise welding projects.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and communicate to supervisors and coworkers to resolve welding problems.
• Maintains clean and orderly work site.
• Able to respond quickly to priority changes and work well under pressure due to scheduling constraints and perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Expertly fits parts to be welded.
• Responsible for leading, managing, and supervising welding and or fabricating projects with limited oversight.
• Able to communicate to supervisors and coworkers to resolve welding or fabrication problems. Able to troubleshoots welding equipment problems.
• Able to identify and is capable of ordering parts and materials as needed for projects.
• Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.

Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska. Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package.

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