Overview
THIS ROLE:
The Lead Shipyard Welder will work directly with the Shipyard Manager on supporting the overall shipyard projects. The Lead Shipyard Welder performs standard tasks involved with project production in the shipyard. The Lead Shipyard Welder utilizes welding equipment to complete work per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule. The Lead Shipyard Welder manages all aspects of the welding department, including the maintenance of equipment, training and mentoring, and evaluation of employees in the Welder Apprentice positions. This individual must possess a high attention to detail and quality over the production both from himself directly and/or from the other Welders and Apprentices.
This is an essential role in a fast-paced environment that requires thinking quickly and effectively while maintaining a positive attitude. The Lead Shipyard Welder will always follow safe work practices and be responsible for helping everyone learn and maintain the Curtin Standard.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Work as directed supporting Shipyard Projects
Work includes set-up, laying out work using fixtures and guides to repair, modify, or fabricate parts and/or equipment products.
Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by procedures, layouts, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, or oral instructions. Welds range for simple tacks to complex welds, performed in varying positions.
Keep equipment operational by completing preventative maintenance requirements; follow manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshoot malfunctions; call for repairs and complete the daily check sheets.
Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and procedures.
Manage and train welding crews, including apprentices
Conduct in-house quality control surveys and safety inspections
Final Assembly of pre-assembled modules
Ability to select and set up appropriate welding equipment for tasks assigned.
Ability to operate and/or use related equipment and tools which include forklifts, hoists, slings, grinders (portable& bench), cutting torches, hand tools, drills, punches, a tape measure, etc.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules, and regulations.
Ability to select and wear the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position, including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety boots with metatarsal guards, face shield, welding helmet, welding gloves, welding sleeves/jacket (leather or cloth), and a respirator may also be required.
WHO YOU ARE:
Certifications and Other Requirements
Certified Welder
Proficient in stick welding (all positions)
Proficient in mig welding.
Proficient in use of plasma.
Ability to identify and remedy design flaws
Ability to fabricate
Ability to weld Flux Core
Proficient in oxy-acetylene torch
Production welding capability
Ability to measure and cut material.
Ability to read and comprehend a tape measure.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Valid State Driver’s License
Clean Driving Record
Clear Criminal Background Check
Physical & DOT Drug Test
TWIC Card (can be acquired once hired)
Mental Aptitudes
Brainstorming/ Thinking outside the box
Planning, scheduling, sequencing work
Good communication skills including phone, text, and email
Ability to prioritize duties and multi-task
Strong organizational skills
Physical Aptitudes
Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling of up to 20lbs
Occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of 50-75lbs
Prolonged standing
Frequent bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, kneeling
Frequent work on ladders/scaffolds/similar
Prolonged work in confined spaces
Agility to traverse uneven ground and to walk gangways at various heights
Ability to work below decks in an area that may experience periods of darkness; work in confined and restricted spaces
Frequent exposure to hot and cold environmental temperatures
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive Compensation
Generous benefits package including Medical (Dental, Vision, STD & AD&D/Life Insurance at no cost for employee’s coverage) with additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.