Aluminum Welder

Welder/Fabricator 4With a record backlog of high performance, aluminum boats to build for the military and first responders, SAFE Boats need experienced Aluminum Welders/Fabricators to apply their expertise to our amazing products. The Welder/Fabricator 4 uses welding and other tools and equipment to join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal to build boats. Position is responsible for the daily coordination of assigned area. In addition, this position will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring standard work is being performed, and identifying and resolving quality issues. This position can apply their experience to problem solve and complete advanced tasks/work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision.What you will be doing:Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders.Chip or grind off excess weld or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers & portable grinders.Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc & plasma arc.Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools.Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.Expert in general safety practices, knowledgeable in SBI safety handbook and utilizes expert safety precautions with all tools and processesAble to set up and/or verify settings on production machines and equipmentOperates a wide variety of handheld and power-assisted tools and production fixturesPerforms other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the positionEffectively communicate to supervisor and managerEnsures quality and accuracy of their workReports major issues to supervisor or to team leadProblem solving minor to complex issuesWorks under minimal supervisionSet example of safe work practices and attendance policyReport any misconduct of team members to supervisor, manager or leadAssists in training and development of less experienced welders/fabricatorsAssists leadership in developing standards and proceduresWhat we need ( Required Skills ):Superior skills in welding, fabrication & fittingAdvanced knowledge and expertise in aluminum weldingSuperior knowledge in standard build practices in comparable manufacturing environmentsAdvanced in most complex shop skills/tasksFollows directions and procedures under supervisionAdheres to all procedures and safe work practicesConducts basic problem-solving skills under supervisionCapable of leading team members at Dept. Lead or Supervisor's directionActive Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.Experience & Education:Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to 5 to 7 overall years of experience in area of expertise.Aluminum experience required, GMAW (MIG) preferredRequires a superior working knowledge in the usage of production machinery, common hand tools, handheld power tools and fabricating equipment.Able to read and understand blueprints and weld symbolsExperience in marine industry/boat building preferredPhysical Requirements:Move 40 lbsGrasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.Bend, stoop, squat and stretch to complete tasksRequires superior working knowledge in the usage of production machinery, common hand tools, handheld power tools and fabricating equipmentAble to read and understand blueprints and weld symbolsExperience in marine industry/boat building preferredAbility to pass a welding skill test appropriate for the positionAbility to get underway with high-speed watercraft in variable weather conditionsInternal Applicants:Must be a Team Member in Good StandingMust have held current position for a minimum of 6 monthsApply through the ADP Portal are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SAFE Boats takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.SAFE Boats International, LLC is a participant in E-Verify and is a Member of Drug Free Business. All new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screening and criminal background checks. Credit checks are required for some positions. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a US citizen or lawful resident of the United States