Welder

Job Title: Welder Company: MYER Marine & Mfg. LLC

JOB PURPOSE

Welders are responsible for using electric arc welding equipment to join together metal components or products as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, welding procedure specifications, or oral instructions. The Welder will work in a skilled team alongside fitters, other welders, and fabrication assistants, with each team headed by a Fabrication Foreman, to whom all assigned team-members will directly report. The workpieces to be welded are typically first laid out by Fitters, aided by Fabrication Assistants and then joined together by the Welder. Note: There are different categories (ex: Structural, Pipe) and tiered classifications (i.e., Levels I-IV) within the job title of Welder. However, this does not reflect a change in overall job duties listed below.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

Receive specific work instructions as assigned from Fabrication Foreman. Follows work instructions, blueprints/drawings, or other specifications and performs the indicated and assigned welding. Performs hand grinding to prepare materials when needed and is responsible for cleaning of workpiece as necessary. Ensures that each weld performed is of high quality and meets or exceeds Company standards. Maintains high standard of professionalism, personal hygiene, and housekeeping within their designated work areas. Works in tandem with other teammates commonly (Fitters, Fabrication Assistants, other welders) and provides assistance to team members whenever possible. Operates overhead cranes to move workpieces and materials as needed. Verifies equipment and materials provided by MYER are in good working order and per specification and notifies Fabrication Foreman if there are any defects or issues with the equipment, materials, or anything else that could possibly be considered unsafe or could cause the quality of work performed to be inadequate to company standards. Always makes sure that work is performed in the safest and most efficient manner as possible and provides input to Fabrication Foreman for recommendations toward continual improvement. Performs other related duties as assigned by Fabrication Foreman, Fabrication Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, or member of MYER Companies Executive Board.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.) Education High school diploma or GED, preferred. Training from a vocation school or previous employer in the use of the application tools and in the application techniques, preferred. The ability to successfully complete training programs provided by MYER after recruitment. Licensure/Credentials Must pass an all position (3G and 4G) FCAW multi-pass single-V groove weld Welder Performance Qualification Test subject to Visual Examination and Guided Bend Testing per AWS D1.1. (Higher Welder Classifications may have additional testing requirements) Welding Certification from the American Welding Society (AWS), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), or relevant industry organization, highly preferred. Experience Minimum of 3 years in a production welding role, highly preferred. Special Knowledge/Skills Blue-print reading of fabricated metal products, including welding and machining symbols. Familiarity of common metal fabrication and welding methods. Competency in multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using the following processes: GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding). (Higher Welder Classifications may have additional processes requirements). Competency in Heating – Oxygen/Propane Heating (torch), and in Air Carbon Arc Gouging. Ability to read and interpret weld and welding symbols Ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with a diverse team. Familiarity with OSHA regulations and good safety practices Air carbon arc gouging Ability to properly use fillet and bridge cam gauges Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Must have a strong drive for personal and professional growth. Must have a genuine desire to join a growing team, work hard, and play an integral role in Company's long-term success. Physical Requirements Vision: adequate to enter and read printed material. Able to identify markings and digital outputs on calibrated tools. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions. Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation. Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals. Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification. Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of tools and equipment including but not limited to arc welding equipment, oxy-fuel cutting equipment, angle grinder, die grinder, air chisel, overhead crane, jib crane. Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 50lbs. Confined Space: able to enter and exit within a confined space for various lengths of time. Heights: able to work at heights of approximately up to 15 feet on various types of platforms and lifts for various lengths of time Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs. Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items on shop floor. Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time. Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or handle items. Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time. Walking: able to walk through production areas, around machinery and equipment sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces. MYER Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MYER Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. As a matter of policy, MYER Companies does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. MYER Companies expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MYER's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr MYER Companies, LLC