Welder - Aluminum Fabrication

Sea Pro Boats • Whitmire, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welder/Fabricator will TIG weld aluminum parts, after cutting, bending and fitting into final product. Finish welding products to QC standards and blueprints.

Requirements

• At least 1+ year(s) Tig Aluminum experience, preferably in the boating industry, or completion of a formal apprenticeship OR successful completion of an in-company, three-year training program required.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding to include blueprints, designs, uses, maintenance and repair.
• Thorough understanding of band saw, miter saw, plasma cutter, angle grinder, AC High frequency welding machine, utilization of scales, knowledge of drills, taps and a mill.
• Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.
• Basic understanding of reading, writing and mathematics as related to welding assignments and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to Stand and Walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry/move at least 50 lbs.
• Frequent needs to: climb, crawl, push, pull, lift, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, speak, hear, visually inspect work, rotate arms at various angles, reach overhead, reach at or below shoulder level, gross, fine manipulation to operate hand and power tools, etc.
• Read levels, temperatures and gauges.
• Ability to work in confined spaces within boat hulls and compartments.
• Work in an environment with exposure to noise at levels not requiring ear protection, chemicals, and dust.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, gloves, and eye protection.
• Must be able to wear required PPE including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and respirators as required.
• Work off a creeper.

Nice To Haves

• preferably in the boating industry

Responsibilities

• Gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
• Repairs and fabricates various aluminum pipes, aluminum items, or aluminum materials using cutting, bending, and welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors the welding, cutting, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld aluminum parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Maintains safety training requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED