Welder Helper

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Welder Helper

DEPARTMENT : Welding/Fabrication

REPORTS TO: Fabrication Supervisor

LOCATION: Bremerton

SHIFT: 5:00am – 3:30pm M-TH

PAY: $20- $24 per hour, DOE

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Why work with us ?

• Opportunity to work for an employee-owned company.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to providing first responders and the military with tools they need to save lives.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including Healthcare, Paid Time off!
• 401K Match 4%, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, LTD, and MORE!
• 4-day Work Week, Monday – Thursday.

Why we need you and what you’ll be responsible for :

With a record backlog of high performance, aluminum boats to build for the military and first responders, SAFE Boats needs committed, passionate go-getters who hope to pursue a career in welding and are looking for an opportunity to get their start working for one of the best boat builders in the industry. You will perform supporting tasks to maximize the efficiency and productivity of more experienced welders/fabricators by ensuring that the proper parts and materials are set up to be welded and/or fabricated within the production environment. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, may perform housekeeping tasks to ensure an organized efficient work area, and will identify quality issues/concerns and escalate them to more experienced Team Members.

What you will be doing:

• Follows basic instructions given by Leads and Supervisors
• Measure work pieces and lay out work using standard measuring devices.
• Select machine tooling to be used, utilizing knowledge of machine and production requirements.
• Wire brush and clean welds made by the welder.
• Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
• Clamp, hold, 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.
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Position and secure work pieces, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machines or hand tools to prep for welding.
• May set up and/or verify settings on production machines and equipment.
• Maintains an organized, clean work environment and utilizes a “clean as you go” work process for their assigned area/team.
• Operates a variety of handheld and power-assisted tools and production fixtures.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the department.
• Effectively communicate to team lead or supervisor
• Ensure quality and accuracy of their work.
• Reports major issues to supervisor or to team lead.

Skills and Abilities we are looking for:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of welding, fabrication & fitting.
• Basic understanding of standard build practices in comparable manufacturing environments
• Ability to effectively demonstrate shop skills/tasks.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools
• Follows directions and procedures under supervision.
• Adheres to all procedures and safe work practices.
• Conducts basic problem-solving skills under supervision.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and stay organized.
• Basic blueprint reading and ability to follow work instructions.
• Measuring/Mathematics capabilities related to construction/manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills, not afraid to ask questions.
• Time Management – able to stay on task and work within expected timeframes.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS we need:

• Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to a minimum of one year of experience in a shop, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Requires a minimum of one year of experience using machinery, common hand tools, and handheld power tools.
• Must be a US Citizen due the nature of our contracts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 40 lbs. (with assistance). Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, bending, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Bend, stoop, squat and stretch to complete tasks.
• Must be able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Work area subject to climate variances.

We 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