What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipyard Pipe Welder position at Gulf Marine Repair?
PIPE WELDER
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Welding in and out of position on various pipe configurations using SMAW and FCAW welding processes.
- Work closely with supervisors and pipe fitters to provide solutions to design deficiencies, system breakdowns, equipment malfunctions and other repair situations.
- Tear down/repair/repack/reassemble valves in place.
- Assess and repair reach-rods, deck actuators, valve handles, valve bodies and bonnets.
- Repair sanitary systems aboard vessels.
- Work with systems aboard vessels for fresh/potable water.
- Work with engine cooling systems.
- Repair or renew various other pieces of equipment as warranted.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Successfully pass a 6GR Pipe Welding Test using SMAW and FCAW.
- Stainless Steel 6GR Pipe Welding Test will be SMAW.
- Follows ABS / USCG pipe welding and fitting requirements
- Assist in all types of valve, reach rod, heat exchanger or other miscellaneous mechanical work
- Will work independently with minimal supervision
- Conflict management, leadership, teambuilding and time management skills will be used
- Attention to detail, organizational, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking and decision making skills will be used
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Two (2) years of pipe welding experience
- Must have tools; employer does not provide tools
- Shipyard Experience is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoors. Work in confined spaces, in the elements, aboard shipyard vessels, in the shop, and travel outside the facilities to other local ports in the area via company truck.
HOURS:
40 hours per week.
Gulf Marine Repair is an EOE/M/F/Vet/ Disability
E-Verify and Drug-Free Workplace
LOCAL CANDIDATES PREFERRED, as relocation expenses are NOT covered.
Benefits
- Two medical plans
- Two dental plans
- Vision plan
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans
- Company provided life insurance
- Employee elected supplemental life insurance for employees and family
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Work-site Benefits
- 401(K) plan with company match
