Job Details

JOB SUMMARY

Welders/Shipfitters are expected to perform certified aluminum and steel welding in all positions with either MIG or TIG machines to classification society requirements, whether in shops or on boats. Must be able to work from drawings, welding prints, specifications, bills-of-material, memos, other information or management instruction. Welders/Shipfitters must be able to weld components as directed by fitters or metal fabricators: assists fitter or performs fitter functions to position, align, and fit together properly fabricated and prepared plates, structural shapes and weldments in preparation for assembly into the hull/superstructure or other fabricated parts. Welders are responsible for proper cleaning, preparation and welding of all components.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in reading blueprints
  2. Perform basic layout work
  3. Practice sound welding methods and proper welding procedures
  4. Assist Shipfitters and perform fitting functions in setting up and aligning parts/components
  5. Clean materials prior to and after welding
  6. Cut, grind, clean and finish welded components so they may be fitted properly to a unit and so that the finished weld meets quality and appearance requirements
  7. Perform minor repairs to welding equipment
  8. Determine proper welding wires for the job
  9. Possess knowledge of standard weld symbols and ability to interpret weld schedules
  10. Maintain welder, torch and tips for maximum quality performance
  11. Make frequent checks during welding process as to dimensions, irregularities, etc., and take corrective measures where appropriate to minimize distortion
  12. Perform V-out for welding
  13. Maintain and ensure required quality by regular self inspection and asking for critique from more experienced co-workers and supervisors
  14. Produce work that is accurate, of the required quality with the proper appearance and within a reasonable and acceptable time period
  15. Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and policies that can be given either orally or in written form

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

This position reports directly to the Metals Manager and has no direct reports.

WORKING MATERIALS

Must be able to work with various welding alloy wires, coated and uncoated sticks, inert and consumable gasses; aluminum plates and extrusions, steel, stainless steel and occasional non-ferrous materials common to yacht building practices.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Must have the ability to safely and properly operate equipment such as: shears, presses, rolls, grinders, chippers, air-saws, jigs, fixtures, cutting equipment, welder, clamps and hand and power tools.

Each person must directly supply their own hand tools per the attached tool list and must have them available in the yard and in working order throughout their employment period.

EDUCATION

High school or technical school where print reading, basic measurement skills and tool use has been learned.

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