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1st Class Marine Welder

Jacksonville, FL 32245

Posted: 01/08/2025 Industry: Ship Repair / Shipyard Job Number: 40161673 Pay Rate: $35 / hour

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE 
  • The Welders are responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safely, with the highest quality and in a professional manner.  
  • Welding on a wide variety of materials, using an ever-growing number of welding processes.
  • Welding structural assemblies using GMAW and SMAW processes
  • Use of tools such as grinders, burr tools, wire brushes, etc.
  • Oxy/fuel pre-heat and carbon/arc gouging as well as verifying weld size using weld gauges
  • Reading and interpretation of weld symbols, technique sheets, and work packages
  • Additional tasks as assigned
  • Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.
POSITION DEMANDS 
  • Must have dependable transportation.
  • Ability to gain access to local bases.
  • Standard tools for a welder.
  • Able to work different shifts.
  • Must have good knowledge of ship board spaces.
  • Must have knowledge of weld symbols.
  • Tack weld 11018 (SMAW).
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to follow instructions and work well with others.
  • Basic knowledge of weld power source.
Visual Requirements: 
  • Must be able to pass a Standard Jaeger’s Test chart for near vision acuity reading J1 letters or equivalent with or without corrective aids

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
  • This position reports to shop supervisor.  
  • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Welders
  • Supports a team approach in the pursuit of common company goals.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • That tank/compartment has an updated safe for hot work ticket and that requirements of the ticket have been met. (Example: ventilation, lighting, safety equipment etc.).
  • Conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written. (Example: fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.).
  • Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished, no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs.
  • Any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (Example: special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work-related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc).
  • You are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to do (Example: JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs and etc.).
  • Assures that Safety Procedures, including testing, are utilized for all torch work.
  • You and personnel working under your direction are working as safely and as productively as possible always maintaining quality control.
  • Assures that a 30 minute cool down period has been accomplished in hot work areas.
  • Assures that fire watches are assigned and maintained in the proper position.
  • That the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
  • Assures that personnel have work package and the necessary drawings, technical manuals, or specifications required for them to adequately accomplish their work assignments. 
Occasional weekend work and / or extended hours.  
May require up to 30% travel to include international.
This work is being completed in Kings Bay, GA. 

Salary starting at: $28.00/hour 

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