Experienced Aluminum Welder/Fabricator Boat Builder 4

Welder/Fabricator 4

With 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.

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 processes. Able to set up and/or verify settings on production machines and equipment. Operates a wide variety of handheld and power-assisted tools and production fixtures. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Effectively communicate to supervisor and manager. Ensures quality and accuracy of their work. Reports major issues to supervisor or to team lead. Problem solving minor to complex issues. Works under minimal supervision. Sets example of safe work practices and attendance policy. Reports any misconduct of team members to supervisor, manager or lead. Assists in training and development of less experienced welders/fabricators. Assists leadership in developing standards and procedures.

Superior skills in welding, fabrication & fitting. Advanced knowledge and expertise in aluminum welding. Superior knowledge in standard build practices in comparable manufacturing environments. Advanced in most complex shop skills/tasks. Follows directions and procedures under supervision. Adheres to all procedures and safe work practices. Conducts basic problem-solving skills under supervision. Capable of leading team members at Dept. Lead or Supervisor's direction. Active 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.

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) preferred. Requires 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 symbols. Experience in marine industry/boat building preferred.

Move 40 lbs. Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Bend, stoop, squat and stretch to complete tasks. Requires 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 symbols. Experience in marine industry/boat building preferred. Ability to pass a welding skill test appropriate for the position. Ability to get underway with high-speed watercraft in variable weather conditions.