Welder Craftsman (Dredging) Position Available In Terrebonne, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Welder Craftsman (Dredging) at Weeks involves planning, laying out, welding, installing, and repairing structural steel products. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance aboard dredges, equipment installation, and fabrication with various metals. Qualifications include technical understanding of welding processes, knowledge of regulations, and required certifications. The job requires reliable transportation, travel to field locations, and ability to work a 50-hour work week. Weeks is the company hiring for this position.
Job Description
Requisition ID:
169114
Position Summary
Plan, lay-out, weld, install, and repair all types of structural steel products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standards.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify, propose and implement remedies.
Perform repairs and maintenance aboard dredges and other marine vessels.
Install, assemble, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various equipment.
Fabricate with different types of metals via torches, plasma & other related craft power tools.
Understanding of diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical manuals for repairs and diagnostics of equipment.
Understand and sketch complex mechanical and structural drawings.
Utilize instruments to measure angles, material thickness and distances i.e. – squares, levels, tapes & other craft related devices.
Regularly communicate and work with contractors, vendors, and other trades
Ensure work areas are kept clean and well organized.
Complete assigned tasks in a safe/productive manner.
Follows all company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Technical understanding of stick, tig/mig & flux-core processes
Experience in weld testing procedures i.e. – visual inspection, pressure testing, dye penetrant & hydrostatic.
Understanding of ABS, OSHA, and USCG regulations related to field
Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site
Travel (by land, air, and water) to field locations is required, transportation paid.
Ability to work a 50-hour work week M-F, overtime as needed
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently. Requirements Must possess a valid Driver’s license, must have a good driving record
Required Certification (Any one of the four):
FCAW-6GR
(Preferred)
SMAW-6GR
(Preferred)
FCAW-3G & 4G
SMAW-3G & 4G TWIC – Transportation Worker Identification Credential (preferred)
Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels
Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend, or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders.
Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and parts, up to 50 lbs. Unassisted.
Performs other duties as required. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company:
Weeks
