Welder 1st Class

Welder 1st Class Roles and Responsibilities:

Performs various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems
Selects proper materials and requirements to perform welding functions. Fabricates and installs fixtures and jigs required for welding process alignments
Once assigned, reports directly to the project Supervisor in the performance of his/her responsibilities
Strictly adheres to corporate, federal, state and local safety regulations prior to setting up or operating any machinery
Ensures that all Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded
Reads and understands PPE Policy
Reads and interprets blueprints to plan setup and operation of the machine shop equipment prior to commencing the operation
Lays out material prior to performing welding operations to prevent possible errors
Maintains good housekeeping practices, turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, etc.
Returns tools/equipment to proper location and reports any lost, missing, stolen or damaged items to the Tool Room Attendant
Ensures that all requirements of the Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and/or other guidance given by management
Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; SOW, Specs, RCC, etc.) required completing the production operations
Notifies Supervisor of any unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e.; repair, modification, etc.)
Reads and understands advanced welding terminology, blueprints, drawings and schematics to plan installation, modification or repair prior to commencing the process
Selects welding filler materials, joint design, proper heat ranges and most effective or required welding process/procedure to ensure quality welding operations IAW Std. Items
Ensures control and assumes responsibility for Level I material controls
Expertly performs all tasks required as a Welder. Provides mentoring to junior craftsman
Produces quality welds, including pipe, in difficult or adverse conditions and is proficient in multiple welding procedures/procedures
Performs work outside of trade if necessary

Qualifications:

High school diploma/equivalent with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with welding operations in a repair department or shipyard or fabrication shop
5 years’ experience as a welder
Qualifies as a Welder/Workmanship Inspector in accordance with welding procedures
Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, adjustment, and operation of various welding equipment and hand tools used in the trade
Must be qualified in a minimum of 5 welding/brazing processes to include SMAW, GTAW, FCAW
Ability to obtain and maintain access to US Navy ships and government facilities
Ability to communicate effectively, work independently or in a group
Ability to do basic math (i.e., add, subtract, divide and multiply)
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).