Little Hoquiam Shipyard is seeking to hire a Welder/ Fabricator experienced in MIG and TIG aluminum and stainless-steel fabrication to join metal components to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metals in the boat building process. This position is responsible for the daily coordination of assigned area. In addition, this position will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring the highest standard of work is being performed, and identifying and resolving quality issues. This position is able to apply their experience to problem solve and complete advanced tasks/work effectively and efficiently.
Desired Skills – Responsibilities – Job Duties
One or more years of experience welding aluminum and stainless steel.
High school diploma or GED.
Previous marine experience preferred.
Able to understand and follow verbal and written directions.
Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
Must have strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment. Must be able to work in a hot or cold environment.
Moderate lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work an 8-hour shift standing, bending, climbing and reaching.
Flexibility to work overtime if needed.
Must be dependable and punctual.
Follow Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training.
Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, ear protection) as required for the task or work
area.
Consistently treats others with dignity and respect.
Job Duties to include:
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, grind component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
Remove rough spots from work pieces, using 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 tungsten arc, 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.
Able to set up and/or verify settings on production machines and equipment.
Operate a wide variety of handheld and power-assisted tools and production fixtures.
Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Ensure quality and accuracy of your work.
Report major issues to supervisor or to team lead.
Problem solving minor to complex issues.
Work under minimal supervision
Set example of safe work practices and attendance policy
Report any misconduct of team members to supervisor, manager or lead.
Assists in training and development of less experienced welders/fabricators.
Assists leadership in developing standards and procedures.
Superior skills in welding, fabrication & fitting
Advanced knowledge and expertise in aluminum welding
Superior knowledge in standard build practices in comparable manufacturing environments
Advanced in most complex shop skills/tasks
Adhere to all procedures and safe work practices.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or
approaches to problems.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Pay: $20 - $28 an hour depending on level of experience.
Job Type: Full Time
Full Time is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1/2 hour lunch & 2 breaks)
Benefits:
Employer paid medical/vision/dental/life insurance benefits after 60 days.
Aflac and HSA
Paid holidays.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you meet the desired qualifications, please reply to this ad with your resume (.pdf) or come into the office at 825 Queen Ave Hoquiam, WA 98550 to complete an application.
Check our website: http://www.littlehoquiamshipyard.com for more details on our company!