Overview
As a 1st Class Structural Aluminum Welder you will be expected to work within a team of Welders to achieve minimum production time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability desired.
The individual must have working knowledge of procedures, strong welding aptitude and the ability to follow directions. The individual must possess experience in the trade, knowledge of ship terminology, ability to interpret engineering drawings. The individual must demonstrate ability to interpret job specifications and perform work on marine vessels.
Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision. The individual
must be willing to develop other team member’s skill level.
Some of the key position highlights, but not limited to, are as follows:
Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Swiftships
standards and project specifications
Ability to work shifts or overtime as required, must be flexible
Maintain housekeeping, keep worksite free of rubbish, keep materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner
Capable of keeping waste of consumables and material to an absolute minimum
Accountable for completion of daily work assignments including the completion and
signatures for work completion and quality
Assists Welders, Fitters and Trades Assistants with daily tasks as directed
Assists or work with other trades or Swiftships employees as directed (May be assigned tasks outside craft as required)
Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisor
Must comply with the Swiftships “Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy”
which expects that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be
professional and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment
Must comply with the Swiftships Employee Handbook
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma/GED OR two years of maritime experience.
High level of pride in workmanship (KPI)
Ability to weld in uncomfortable positions where applicable
Minimum of 3 year as a B-Class Welder at Swiftships producing advance fillet welds or 6 years of GMAW MIG aluminum welding experience at a comparable employer
Ability to pass A Class skills evaluation test to demonstrate welding ability for full
penetration joint details (KPI)
Ability to successfully complete onboarding procedures in preparation to pass AL CV
weld qualification test requirements to meet contract requirements for A Class welding
on the vessel. (KPI)
Demonstrated ability to weld fillets for material thicknesses 4mm- 25mm (KPI)
Demonstrated ability to weld gusset toe and wraps with minimal blending required.
(KPI)
Demonstrated ability to weld frame wraps and terminations with minimal blending
required. (KPI)
Demonstrated ability to weld T-Bar wraps and terminations with minimal blending
required. (KPI)
Demonstrated ability to weld into corners / vertical intersections with minimal blending
required (KPI)
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and correct basic weld pick up, with minimal
supervision (KPI)
Demonstrated ability to terminate stich welds with minimal weld correction to address
minor cosmetic or weld defects (KPI)
Demonstrated ability to weld continuously for 400mm (KPI)
Demonstrated ability to back step and sequence weld based upon provided information
and/or good welding practices (KPI)
Demonstrated ability to weld multi-pass fillets with only cosmetic correction required
Ability to take direction and follow instructions
Good mechanical aptitude with ability to produce consistent quality
Ability to inspect and correct basic weld pick-up without supervision
Good listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
Excellent hand-eye coordination; good spatial orientation
Ability to consistently meet production deadlines
Ability to read and interpret and work from construction drawings, job specifications,
instruction manuals, manufacturer’s handbooks, change orders and contract specifications
to obtain weld sizing information and material edge preparation requirements
Ability and willingness to work with and to teach less-skilled workers
Ability to maintain and perform routine preventive maintenance on welding equipment
Ability to wear required PPE
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
US Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization is required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
Specific physical requirements include but are not limited to the following:
1. Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
2. Perform prolonged standing.
3. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
4. Lift/push/pull 50lbs on an occasional basis.
5. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
6. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes
stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
7. Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
8. Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
9. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
10. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
11. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-
toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
safely per OSHA standards.
12. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
13. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time within OSHA guidelines.
14. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
15. Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
16. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
17. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
18. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
19. Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
20. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
21. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
22. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-
toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
safely per OSHA standards.
23. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
24. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time within
OSHA guidelines.
25. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
26. Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
27. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
28. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
29. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
30. Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
31. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
32. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
33. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-
toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
safely per OSHA standards.
34. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures.
35. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time within OSHA guidelines.
36. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.
37. Able to utilize adequate visual skills.
38. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down.
39. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions,
moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. PPE available and MUST be used correctly.
SAFETY
Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. Ability to deal with problems that may arise in certain situations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are evaluated by your first line supervisor and feedback will be provided during your quarterly evaluation or as needed. All performance is not judged on KPIs. Being a member of the team, assisting your peers, and providing timely responses on tasks are also considered. However, KPI evaluations give the management team a fast snapshots on overall performance. It is taken into consideration when employees are due for raises or even promotions to more advanced positions.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Experience level:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Morgan City, LA 70380: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Welding: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location