Plate Welder 1st Class

Gulf Copper & Mfg. Corp.•Galveston, TX

47d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Welder, proficient in fluxcore welding, to join our team. This position is responsible for understanding welding procedures and parameters, comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals, and performing gouging and work process instructions. The welder will weld steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment. They will use various types of welding equipment for different types of metal and weld components in a flat, vertical, or overhead position. Related tasks such as cutting and grinding will also be performed. The role involves repairing broken or cracked parts, filling holes, and increasing the size of metal parts. Welds will be made using gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire fed welding, or TIG welding processes and procedures. Highly skilled welders may work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel. The welder will select and set up welding equipment, execute planned welds, and examine welds to ensure they meet standards or specifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma, some college or technical school certification, six months to one year(s) experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must pass an ABS, or ASME weld test.
Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
High performance and a strong team player.
Commitment to company values and safety program.
Welder capable of welding SMAW & FCAW on plate/structural with ABS Q2+4G or ASME or AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G).

Nice To Haves

Proficient in fluxcore welding.

Responsibilities

Understand welding procedures and parameters.
Comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals.
Gouge and perform work process instructions.
Weld steel plates and pipes in the repair and/or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment.
Use various types of welding equipment for different types of metal.
Weld components in a flat, vertical, or overhead position.
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 process and procedures.
Work with a wide variety of materials, such as titanium, aluminum, or exotic metals, in addition to steel.
Select and set up welding equipment, execute the planned welds, and examine the welds to ensure that they meet standards or specifications.