Welder III - Akutan Shoreplant, Seasonal

Trident Seafoods is North America’s largest vertically integrated seafood company—partnering with fishermen, employees, and communities to responsibly harvest, process, and share wild Alaska seafood with the world. From nourishing the world with the best protein on earth to protecting our oceans, serving our fishermen, and supporting communities in Alaska and beyond, here, you’ll find a values-driven culture where your growth matters, your work has purpose and your contributions are recognized and appreciated—because at Trident, we believe meaningful work connects us all. The Welder III works with arc welding equipment to fabricate or repair structures, machine parts, and plant/shipboard equipment. take directions verbally and understand and execute projects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Sets up job site with welding equipment according to standards. Maintains flow of materials needed on jobs. Proficient at utilizing measuring devices and cutting materials to specifications. Knowledgeable of proper rigging procedures. Proficient in the use of bandsaws, grinders, needle guns, and basic mechanical skills. Proficient at welding with SMAW, FCAW, MIG and/or TIG, and dual shield methods on carbon steel, aluminum, and/or stainless steel. Welds structural and non-structural steel and metal parts together using stick welding. Able to operate manual wire feed welders and mechanized welder to produce quality welds utilizing the appropriate welding wire, heat, arc, speed, depth, and bead size of weld for the weld requirement. Works with stainless steel, copper/nickel (CuNi), food grade fabrication, and vessel repair. Displays ability to lead, manage, and supervise welding projects. Must be able to troubleshoot and communicate to supervisors and coworkers to resolve welding problems. Maintains clean and orderly work site. Able to respond quickly to priority changes and work well under pressure due to scheduling constraints and perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner. Expertly fits parts to be welded. Responsible for leading, managing, and supervising welding and or fabricating projects with limited oversight. Able to communicate to supervisors and coworkers to resolve welding or fabrication problems. Able to troubleshoots welding equipment problems. Able to identify and is capable of ordering parts and materials as needed for projects. Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings. Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska. Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Minimum of 3 years experiencedoing Flux Core, TIG, and Stick Welding. GED and or High School diploma required. 5 years experience doing Flux Core, TIG, and Stick Welding. ~ American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) welding certification preferred ~ Associate Degree or skilled trades graduate preferred for more experienced positions, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional eligibility requirements (language skills, training, certifications, DL, licensing): Demonstration of welding carbon steel, aluminum, CuNi, stainless steel, and pipe. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel). Work environment (includes travel/on-call): While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. May be required to distinguish shades of color to identify abnormalities and/or defects in food products. Must be capable of boarding and departing (exiting) a vessel without assistance by moving up or climbing a gangplank, the stern ramp of a vessel and/or a vertical ladder. Must be capable of boarding/departing the vessel by being lifted in a crane or manlift. May also enter and exit a skiff from a dock, plane, or a boat unassisted. Must meet at designated locations to receive instructions and place on a life jacket and an immersion suit without assistance in one minute or less. Must also move quickly without assistance to any designated lifeboat station. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including F-1 STEM-OPT authorization. Stay connected with Trident Seafoods online at and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.