Shipyard Pipe Welder 105 views

PIPE WELDER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Welding in and out of position on various pipe configurations using SMAW and FCAW welding processes.
• Work closely with supervisors and pipe fitters to provide solutions to design deficiencies, system breakdowns, equipment malfunctions and other repair situations.
• Tear down/repair/repack/reassemble valves in place.
• Assess and repair reach-rods, deck actuators, valve handles, valve bodies and bonnets.
• Repair sanitary systems aboard vessels.
• Work with systems aboard vessels for fresh/potable water.
• Work with engine cooling systems.
• Repair or renew various other pieces of equipment as warranted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Successfully pass a 6GR Pipe Welding Test using SMAW and FCAW.
• Stainless Steel 6GR Pipe Welding Test will be SMAW.
• Follows ABS / USCG pipe welding and fitting requirements
• Assist in all types of valve, reach rod, heat exchanger or other miscellaneous mechanical work
• Will work independently with minimal supervision
• Conflict management, leadership, teambuilding and time management skills will be used
• Attention to detail, organizational, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking and decision making skills will be used

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two (2) years of pipe welding experience
• Must have tools; employer does not provide tools
• Shipyard Experience is preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Outdoors. Work in confined spaces, in the elements, aboard shipyard vessels, in the shop, and travel outside the facilities to other local ports in the area via company truck.

HOURS:

40+ hours per week.

Gulf Marine Repair is an EOE/M/F/Vet/ Disability

E-Verify and Drug-Free Workplace

LOCAL CANDIDATES PREFERRED, as relocation expenses are NOT covered.

Benefits

• Two medical plans
• Two dental plans
• Vision plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans
• Company provided life insurance
• Employee elected supplemental life insurance for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Work-site Benefits
• 401(K) plan with company match