Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Competitive Pay – $20.00 - $30.00 depending on experience and weld test
• Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits the 1st of the month proceeding start date
• $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term disability at no cost
• Additional supplemental life insurance available
• $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions! Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
• Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
• 401(K)! Eligible to contribute after 1st paycheck and company match after 1 year
• Six paid company holidays
• Paid sick and vacation! New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment. Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
• Health Savings Account
• An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
• Overtime available after 40 hours
• $2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts

ABOUT THE JOB: This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

Posted 11/1/2024

REPORTS TO: Welding Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely and efficiently perform welding labor to complete construction associated with building cruise ships. Have an aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

• Welding ¼" to 1" steel using FCAW and SMAW processes in 3G, 4G, and 6G positions.
• Plasma cutting.
• Tack welding with stick and semi-automatic welding equipment (preferred).
• Follow instructions from foreman/supervisors on-site and keep the job site clean.
• Operate industrial welding torches and handle sharp pieces of metal for prolonged periods of time.
• Drive forklifts across the shipyard to transport large quantities of heavy equipment or materials to their assignment or to other workers.
• Operate in isolation within the skeleton of ships, wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing 40 to 75 lbs.
• All other duties as assigned based on operational needs.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of proper safety practices.
• Familiar with industry codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of safe use of tools and equipment.
• Work independently and with teams.

Requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.
• Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
• Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
• Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work over bodies of water.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

SHIFT:

• Monday – Friday
• Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Evening Shift: 3:00pm – 11:30pm

Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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