Trident Seafoods

Overview

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company, employing approximately 7,700 people worldwide. The Welder III position involves working with arc welding equipment to fabricate or repair structures, machine parts, and plant/shipboard equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sets up job site with welding equipment according to standards.
• Ensures and maintains productivity in workforce by assisting welders as needed.
• Maintains flow of materials needed on jobs.
• Proficient at utilizing measuring devices and cutting materials to specifications.
• Knowledgeable of proper rigging procedures.
• Proficient in the use of bandsaws, grinders, needle guns, and basic mechanical skills.
• Proficient at welding with SMAW, FCAW, MIG and/or TIG, and dual shield methods on carbon steel, aluminum, and/or stainless steel.
• Welds structural and non-structural steel and metal parts together using stick welding.
• Able to operate manual wire feed welders and mechanized welder to produce quality welds.
• Works with stainless steel, copper/nickel (CuNi), food grade fabrication, and vessel repair.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Displays ability to lead, manage, and supervise welding projects.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and communicate to supervisors and coworkers to resolve welding problems.
• Maintains clean and orderly work site.
• Able to respond quickly to priority changes and work well under pressure.
• Expertly fits parts to be welded.
• Responsible for leading, managing, and supervising welding and or fabricating projects with limited oversight.
• Able to communicate to supervisors and coworkers to resolve welding or fabrication problems.
• Able to troubleshoot welding equipment problems.
• Able to identify and is capable of ordering parts and materials as needed for projects.
• Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies.
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in SMAW and dual shield welding or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• GED and/or High School diploma required.
• Must complete a Medical Placement Questionnaire prior to travel.
• Vessel repairs highly preferred.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) welding certification preferred.
• Associate Degree or skilled trades graduate preferred for more experienced positions.
• Must be able to pass 3G/4G/6G Stick and Flux Core weld tests.
• Demonstration of welding carbon steel, aluminum, CuNi, stainless steel, and pipe.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Benefits

• Health Insurance

Additional Information

• Employees working in Alaska are advised to have medical insurance coverage which is valid in the State of Alaska.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.