Welder III ( First Class)

WELDER III / FIRST CLASS

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works safely in an industrial environment and around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures; uses/wears all required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for assigned tasks.
• Collaborates with Fitters in dredge and dredge component construction, ensuring all work meets the guidelines and specifications of a first class welder; including flux cord and stick in all positions.
• Welds components with welding equipment as specified by procedures, layouts, blueprints, diagrams, work orders, or oral instructions. Welds range from simple tacks to complex welds, performed in varying positions.
• Work includes set-up, laying out work using fixtures and guides to repair, modify, or fabricate parts and/or equipment products.
• Keeps welding equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirement.
• Removes rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Assists with all aspects of construction to complete projects.
• Requisitions materials needed to complete projects in accordance to DSC procedures.
• Travels as required to customer sites to perform modifications and maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Maintains level of work performance in accordance with DSC's standards and/or production deadline specifications with minimal supervision.
• Meets all project deadlines; complete all assignments in a timely fashion to meet production deadlines.
• Works overtime and/or weekends as requested.
• Maintains confidentially of information
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area at all times.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and sets positive examples for all manufacturing personnel
• Trains and evaluates others in the field and under your supervision
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK

• Semi-routine: Exchange of information which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for company and product.
• Exhibits a passion for the company’s vision, values and focus on safety first.
• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Willingness to travel as required. Travel may be air, water or land based depending on the specific project.
• Passion and alignment with our mission, vision, values & operating principles.
• Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work to in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to perform duties in a loud work environment
• Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks or positions in the Company outside of or in addition to primarily-assigned position, work area, or department on an as needed basis.
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment testing (drug test, physical, audiogram, pulmonary function test, respiratory fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of applicable welding experience in a similar industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.