Orion Marine Group

Overview

The Local Welder position at Orion involves providing yard maintenance support, including welding, cutting, grinding, and clean-up for marine yard support projects in South Louisiana. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, requiring close collaboration with various skilled crafts persons.

Responsibilities

• Provide yard maintenance support including welding, cutting, grinding, and clean-up.
• Work closely with the Welding Shop Foreman and other skilled crafts persons.
• Gather information on the scope of work and obtain necessary permits.
• Cut away metal using oxygen-acetylene cutting torch and related equipment.
• Weld together pieces of sheet metal and apply stick rod welding in all positions.
• Rig cable for lifting and moving objects.
• Handle placement of steel plates and sheet piles with cranes and hand tools.
• Operate saws, presses, drills, and grinders to fabricate parts.
• Inspect and make minor repairs to welding equipment.
• Pick up materials and supplies for projects.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives.

Requirements

• Knowledge of welding practices and materials.
• Understanding of physical characteristics of metals used in marine structures.
• Ability to operate various types of marine equipment.
• Capability to pass standard welding tests, including Certified Structural Welder.
• Skill in stick rod welding, acetylene and arc welding equipment, and hand tools.
• Effective verbal communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Capability to wear and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Physical ability to drive to job sites and perform tasks in various conditions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Position located in South Louisiana and surrounding areas.
• Must be able to work 9-12 hour days.