Second Shift Welder I
On-siteOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
Prepare surfaces for welding by grinding barge and boat repair areas, cargo tanks, and internal compartments. Complete necessary passes to produce full penetration welds on specialty components and perform structural/pipe welding assignments for repairs, fabrication, and modifications. Operate welding and grinding equipment using vacuum pumps, air pumps, compressors, and other tools as directed by a foreman or supervisor. Remove high spots, cut bevels, and tack weld clips prior to permanent welding. Safely and efficiently use various hand, power, and cutting tools while maintaining a safe working environment. Work second shift with a shift differential, requiring ability to work in harsh environments including heat, cold, rain, and ice, as well as inside confined spaces and at heights. Minimum 5 years' experience in a shipyard environment required.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to safely use essential equipment as welding machines, grinders, hand and power tools
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in safety equipment usage and able to qualify use of safety equipment
- High performance and a strong team player
- Commitment to company values and safety program
- Equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills
- The ability to effectively speak clearly so others can understand
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a shipyard environment
- Ability to work in harsh environments such as heat, cold, rain, ice, etc. inside and outside
- Able to work inside confined spaces, heights, and operate equipment safely
- The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual
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