Plate Welder

Gulf Copper LLC•Galveston, TX

About The Position

The Plate Welder joins a production team and performs welding work in the repair and construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and related equipment. The role calls for understanding welding procedures and parameters, reading technical documentation, selecting and setting up equipment, completing planned welds, and inspecting finished work against standards or specifications. Work may involve steel plate and pipe, multiple welding processes, and a range of materials. Related tasks include cutting, grinding, and repairing damaged metal parts. The work takes place on inland and offshore barges or in industrial settings, including open-air conditions that may be noisy, hot, or cold. The job involves operating equipment while standing, climbing, lifting, working with hot or hazardous materials, entering confined spaces, and traversing gangways and scaffolding at varying heights. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and follow the company safety program. Welder class is determined by quality control and/or production management based on weld quality and productivity.

Requirements

High school diploma, some college or technical school certification, and six months to one year of experience, or an 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.
Ability to work effectively as a dependable, team-oriented employee in a fast-paced production environment.
Commitment to company values and the safety program.
Must be able to stand and operate equipment for up to four continuous hours.
Must be able to climb, including to heights of 100 feet or higher, and lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to enter round manholes with inside diameters of 18 inches and other internally confined spaces, and traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights.
Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection and proper personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on FCAW welding experience in a shipyard, marine, or heavy industrial environment.
Ability or training to work with materials such as titanium, aluminum, or other exotic metals in addition to steel.
Plate Welder 2nd Class (PLW2): SMAW or FCAW plate/structural welding capability with ABS Q2+4G or ASME/AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G).
Plate Welder 1st Class (PLW1): SMAW and FCAW plate/structural welding capability with ABS Q2+4G or ASME/AWS plate test (2G+3G+4G).
Pipe Welder 2nd Class (PPW2): SMAW or FCAW plate/structural and pipe welding capability with ABS Q3 or AWS 6G pipe test.
Pipe Welder 1st Class (PPW1): SMAW and FCAW and/or GTAW pipe welding capability; must pass ABS Q3, ASME 6G, or AWS 6G pipe test.
Combination Welder 1st Class (PPLW): Pipe, plate, and structural welding capability using GTAW+FCAW and/or GTAW+SMAW.
Combination Welder 2nd Class (PPLW): Pipe, plate, and structural welding capability using GTAW+FCAW and/or GTAW+SMAW.

Responsibilities

Understand welding procedures and parameters.
Read and use blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, gouging instructions, and work process instructions.
Weld steel plates and pipes for the repair or construction of marine vessels, industrial components, and associated equipment.
Use appropriate welding equipment for different types of metal and weld 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 using applicable gas welding, brazing, arc welding, wire-fed welding, or TIG processes and procedures.
Select and set up welding equipment, execute planned welds, and inspect welds to ensure they meet applicable standards or specifications.

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