Structural Welder 1st Class
The Welders are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality and in a professional manner. Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.
- POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Experience)
- Must have dependable transportation.
- Ability to gain access to local bases.
- Standard tools for a welder.
- Able to work different shifts.
- Must have good knowledge of ship board spaces.
- Must have knowledge of weld symbols.
- Tack weld 11018 (SMAW).
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to follow instructions and work well with others.
- Basic knowledge of weld power source.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
X | Carrying | X | Lifting | X | Walking |
X | Climbing | X | Pulling | X | Must be able to go on vessels |
| Crawling | X | Sitting | X | Visual Requirements |
X | Crouching | X | Standing |
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X | Hearing | X | Stooping |
| Other |
X | Kneeling | X | Talking |
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Visual Requirements: Must be able to pass a Standard Jaeger’s Test chart for near vision acuity reading J1 letters or equivalent with or without corrective aids and pass a color vision test using Ishihara’s Tests for Color Deficiency.
- WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to shop supervisor. This position develops and maintains a positive working relationship with other Welders and supports a team approach in the pursuit of common company goals.
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PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assures that tank/compartment has an updated safe for hot work ticket and that requirements of the ticket have been met. (Example: ventilation, lighting, safety equipment etc.).
- Assures that conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written. (Example: fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.).
- Assures that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished, no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs.
- Assures that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (Example: special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc).
- Assures that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to do (Example: JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs and etc.).
- Assures that Safety Procedures, including testing, are utilized for all torch work.
- Assures that you and personnel working under your direction are working as safely and as productively as possible maintaining quality control at all times.
- Assures that a 30 minute cool down period has been accomplished in hot work areas.
- Assures that fire watches are assigned and maintained in the proper position.
- Assures that the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
- Assures that personnel have work package and the necessary drawings, technical manuals, or specifications required for them to adequately accomplish their work assignments.
- ACCOUNTABILITY
Responsible for effective, efficient and safe accomplishment of all assigned tasks.
- STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE
None.
- UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional weekend work and / or extended hours.