JOB TITLE

Welder/Fabricator 2

DEPARTMENT:

Fabrication

REPORTS TO

Fabrication Supervisor

LOCATION

Bremerton SHIFT:

Days 5:00am

• 3:30pm

M-TH COMPENSATION

$27.00

• 32.00 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 and more! 401K Match 4%, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, LTD, and MORE! Company Paid Healthcare. 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 need experienced Aluminum Welders/Fabricators to apply their expertise to our amazing products. The Welder/Fabricator 2 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 solve problems and complete advanced tasks/work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision. What you will be doing : 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 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. May set up and/or verify settings on production machines and equipment. Operates a 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 Ensure quality and accuracy of their work. Reports major issues to supervisor or to team lead. What we need from you : (Required Skills) Intermediate skills in welding, fabrication & fitting Understanding of standard build practices in comparable manufacturing environments Ability to effectively demonstrate shop skills/tasks. Follows directions and procedures under supervision. Adheres to all procedures and safe work practices. Conducts basic problem-solving skills under supervision. 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.

Experience and Education needed : Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to a minimum of two years of experience in area of expertise. Aluminum experience required, GMAW (MIG) preferred. Requires a intermediate understanding of the usage of production machinery, common hand tools, handheld power tools and fabricating equipment. Able to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols. Must be able to pass a skill test relevant to the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

: Position requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Use of manufacturing equipment. Work in areas at times that are not environmentally controlled. Able to move 40 lbs. Ability to get underway with high-speed watercraft in variable weather conditions. 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.