Job Description

Overview

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is seeking a Welder 1/C to lay out, fit, and weld fabricated components to assemble structural forms according to specifications. This position requires adherence to safety regulations and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
  • Comply with Company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties.
  • Monitor the working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and health regulations.
  • Weld components in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Fit, tack, and weld component parts in position, and examine welds for adherence to specifications.
  • Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
  • Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using a micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
  • Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemble them according to specifications.
  • Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.
  • Produce high-quality welds, including watertight penetrations with a variety of materials including weld steel, stainless, and aluminum.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Must have carbon air arc cutting experience with butt seams, preparation of seams after gouge, and removal of any structure when needed with the carbon air arc technique.