Plate Welder 1st Class

Gulf Copper & Mfg. Corp. and Sabine Surveyors Ltd. • Galveston, TX

117d

About The Position

The Plate Welder 1st Class position is responsible for welding steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. The role requires the ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work process instructions. Welders will perform related tasks such as cutting and grinding, repairing broken or cracked parts, filling holes, and increasing the size of metal parts. The position involves welding metal parts together using various processes including gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or TIG welding. Highly skilled welders may also work with a variety of materials such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals in addition to steel. The role requires selecting and setting up welding equipment, executing planned welds, and examining welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some college or technical school certification.
• Six months to one year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values and safety program.

Responsibilities

• Welds steel plates and pipe in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment.
• Comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work process instructions.
• Use various types of welding equipment for different types of metal.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Perform related tasks such as cutting and grinding.
• Repair broken or cracked parts, fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts.
• Weld metal parts together using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or TIG welding processes.
• Select and set up welding equipment, execute planned welds, and examine welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees