Weld Support/Equipment Repair

Senesco Marine, LLC•North Kingstown, RI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weld Support/Equipment Repair person must have a broad knowledge of welding machines and equipment, complete repairs of welding equipment, and repair equipment as needed. He/she must comply with all safety procedures and guidelines, and comply with all company issued policies, procedures, rules and regulations. He/she must also have excellent work ethic including excellent attendance, punctuality, and the desire to complete designated work in a timely fashion.

Requirements

1-4 years’ experience in welding equipment, maintenance and repair.
Experienced with maintaining inventory levels and documenting the release of parts and supplies.
Knowledge and ability to check all weld machine airlines, gas lines, and welding leads for wear, breaks, and leaks.
Knowledge and ability to check all flow meters for damages.
Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, service manuals, and parts manuals.
Ability to supply all welders with mig guns and feeders that are in proper working order.
Capability of performing thorough welding equipment inspections, and identifying potential problems that would cause equipment failure.
Self-starter able to perform job duties with little or no supervision.
Excellent communicator, both written and oral.
Ability to identify and report any and all problems and discrepancies to their supervisor and request assistance if necessary.
Ability to receive instructions and perform job duties in budgeted time frames.
Detail oriented.
Ability to perform quality workmanship to conform with all safety requirements of the related equipment.
Willingness to learn new techniques.
Ability to meet the work schedule.
Ability to maintain a clean work environment.
Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Senesco job hazard analysis.
Physically able to work in all areas of the shipyard.
Correctable vision to 20/40.
Ability to pass the Ishihara test for color blindness.
Ability to read and understand safety symbols and colors.
Ability to pass a pulmonary function exam for positions requiring respiratory protection.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
Ability to perform overhead work, as necessary, with a full range of motion.
Must not be claustrophobic and may be required to work in confined spaces.
Capability to maneuver through openings as small as 18 inches by 23 inches.
Ability to move and crawl into awkward positions.
Ability to work in static positions for extended periods of time.
Good balance and the capability of standing on each foot for a period of 30 seconds or more.
Must not have a fear of heights and may be required to work in an elevated environment on scaffolding, from staging, planking, or a mechanical lift.
Ability to carry tools and/or equipment to their designated work area.
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves or other protective clothing as determined by a Senesco Marine Job Hazard Analysis.
Must report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
Must report to their supervisor any and all damages to equipment, or broken and misused tools.
May be working in several different areas and environments; this includes work inside and outside of buildings or structures.
Needs to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Contact lenses are not permitted in certain production area positions.

Responsibilities

Complete repairs of welding equipment.
Repair equipment as needed.
Comply with all safety procedures and guidelines.
Comply with all company issued policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Maintain inventory levels and document the release of parts and supplies.
Check all weld machine airlines, gas lines, and welding leads for wear, breaks, and leaks.
Check all flow meters for damages.
Read and understand equipment manuals, service manuals, and parts manuals.
Notify supervisors when parts or welding supply level falls below the required level.
Supply all welders with mig guns and feeders that are in proper working order.
Perform thorough welding equipment inspections.
Identify potential problems that would cause equipment failure.
Perform job duties with little or no supervision.
Communicate effectively, both written and oral.
Identify and report any and all problems and discrepancies to their supervisor.
Request assistance if necessary.
Receive instructions and perform job duties in budgeted time frames.
Perform quality workmanship to conform with all safety requirements of the related equipment.
Learn new techniques.
Meet the work schedule.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Senesco job hazard analysis.
Work in all areas of the shipyard.
Complete any other task or assignment as directed by a supervisor.
Report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
Report any and all damages to equipment, or broken and misused tools to their supervisor.
Work inside and outside of buildings or structures.
Work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.