Structural Welder - Pensacola Shipyard

TEL Staffing & HR•Pensacola, FL

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled tradesmen whose primary jobs consist of welding together metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or instructions from supervisor or management. The welder utilizes knowledge of working characteristics of metal and non-metal materials including the knowledge of the particular equipment to be used in the process. In the sequence of work activities, the welder’s job follows that of the fitters, welding together structural components that have previously been fit and tacked into place. The welding of components may require flat, overhead and or vertical positions. The above description is general in nature; A Welder may be required to perform additional duties not specifically described.

Requirements

MUST PASS a Welding test.
Pass a Pre-employment Drug Test
Pass a NON-DOT Physical Agility Test
Complete an OSHA Respirator Questionnaire
Transportation: It is the responsibility of each individual to provide or arrange his or her own transportation to and from the shipyard.
Take Appropriate Safety Measures: When working from heights or around edges, it’s the responsibility of each employee to insure there are sufficient rails in place to prevent falls. Rails must surround all deck openings according to the OSHA regulations and the policy and procedures of Patti Marine. Employees are responsible for checking lanyards and harnesses before use when working in hazardous high locations. Employees must protect themselves from UV radiation and ensure sufficient ventilation is available in closed spaces to remove any toxins that result from burning and welding.
All Workers Are Required To Wear Safety Equipment Including: Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs, and Safety Toed Shoes. Respirators And Fall Protection is to be worn when working in areas that require additional protection.

Nice To Haves

2+ Years SHIPYARD experience is PREFERRED but not required.
2+ years of SHIPYARD experience

Responsibilities

Welding together metal components as specified by blueprints, work orders, or instructions from supervisor or management.
Utilizing knowledge of working characteristics of metal and non-metal materials and equipment.
Welding together structural components that have previously been fit and tacked into place.
Performing welding in flat, overhead, and/or vertical positions.
Obtaining tools and equipment necessary to complete the job and setting up equipment.
Obtaining a specified electrode and inserting it into a portable holder or threading a consumable electrode wire through a portable welding gun.
Connecting cables from the welding unit to obtain specified amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
Operating a power supply unit to produce electric current.
Preparing a surface to be welded.
Manually guiding an electrode or gun along a welding line, maintaining the length of arc and speed of movement necessary to form a specific depth of fusion and bead.
Chipping off excess weld, slag, and splatter using a power grinder, scaling guns, pneumatic chippers, or manual chipping hammers.
Assisting other employees in the cleaning and picking up of debris from other areas where work is performed.
Partnering with employees to complete work with more stringent deadlines.
Filling in temporarily for an absent employee.