Combo Pipeplate Struct Welder

Gulf Copper & Mfg. and Sabine Surveyors•Port Arthur, TX

21h

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. Layout, fabricate or repair metal plate, structural parts and/or pipe and brace them in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding according to specifications. Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines. Select pipe and/or plate sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications. Measure, mark, and install pipe and/or plate for cutting and/or threading per specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe thread and benders. May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts. Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torches. Fit and weld pipe and/or plate in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels and industrial components using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or tig welding process and procedures. May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines. Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications. Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Fitter/Welder Position Basic Requirements: Combo Fitter Welder-Pipe & Plate/Structural (COFW) – Fitter welder capable of fitting & welding Pipe, Plate and Structural with knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel. Descriptions followed by an asterisk indicate daily or more frequent responsibilities. The employee signature below constitutes an employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters . If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected] . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [email protected] .

Requirements

High School Diploma and/or one year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
Industrial and/or marine fitting/welding experience: 1st Class 3-5 years 2nd Class 1 – 3 years
Must pass an ABS, or ASME weld test.
Pass the Gulf Copper written pipe fitter and/or hands-on pipe and plate fitter test when applicable.
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
Perform basic mathematical functions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance and a strong team player.
Commitment to company values and safety program.
Trained to work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel.
Combo Fitter Welder-Pipe & Plate/Structural (COFW) – Fitter welder capable of fitting & welding Pipe, Plate and Structural with knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings.

Nice To Haves

NCCER card preferred.

Responsibilities

Layout, fabricate or repair metal plate, structural parts and/or pipe and brace them in position within hull of ship for riveting or welding according to specifications.
Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.
Select pipe and/or plate sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Measure, mark, and install pipe and/or plate for cutting and/or threading per specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe thread and benders.
May prepare molds and templates for fabrication of nonstandard parts.
Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders and cutting torches.
Fit and weld pipe and/or plate in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels and industrial components using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or tig welding process and procedures.
May roll, bend, flange, cut, and shape plates, beams, and other heavy metal parts, using shop machinery, such as plate rolls, presses, bending brakes, and joggle machines.
Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications.
Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.