ORION

Overview

The Welder position at Orion involves providing yard maintenance support, including welding, cutting, grinding, and clean-up for marine yard support projects. The role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and teamwork, underpinned by integrity.

Responsibilities

• Work as assigned by the Welding Shop Foreman on marine yard support projects.
• Gather information on the scope of work and obtain necessary permits before starting welding projects.
• Cut, weld, chip, and grind metal as required by the project.
• Utilize oxygen-acetylene cutting torch and related equipment for cutting metal.
• Weld pieces of sheet metal after individual sheet piles are driven into place.
• Stick rod weld in all positions to complete jobs.
• Rig cable for lifting and moving objects.
• Handle placement of steel plates and sheet piles using cranes and hand tools.
• Operate saws, presses, drills, and grinders to fabricate parts for equipment repair.
• Inspect and make minor repairs to welding equipment, notifying the Foreman of needed parts.
• Pick up materials and supplies for project completion.
• Collaborate with various personnel to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives for compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years welding experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Good knowledge of welding practices and materials.
• Understanding of physical characteristics of metals used in marine structures.
• Ability to operate various types of marine equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in a marine environment.
• Capability to pass standard welding tests demonstrating proficiency.
• Skill in stick rod welding, acetylene and arc welding equipment, and using hand and power tools.
• Effective verbal communication skills and ability to keep records of time and materials.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Must be qualified to drive regular passenger vehicles to job sites.
• Capable of working in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Work schedule may include 9-12 hour days.